Paradise Valley, AZ · Maricopa County

No notary required

Fence/Wall on Common Property Authorization

This authorization form records neighboring property owners’ consent for a fence or wall on a shared property line and assigns maintenance responsibility.

What this form is

The form documents an owner’s authorization for a neighbor to build a fence or wall on their common property line, including acknowledgment of work extending onto the owner’s property and construction access. It requires signatures from all affected property owners and identifies whether maintenance will be shared or assigned to one owner. The form lists the Community Development Department.

Who needs it

Property owners affected by a neighbor’s proposed fence or wall on a common property line use this form to record their authorization.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Community Development Department.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so each affected owner just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Fence/Wall on Common Property Authorization PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the applicant and property details, and select how fence or wall maintenance will be handled.

  3. 3

    Gather Signatures

    Have all affected property owners sign and date the authorization. The document lists no attachment to gather.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Fence/Wall on Common Property Authorization?
No. The document has signature and date lines for affected owners but no notary block or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Fence/Wall on Common Property Authorization?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Community Development Department.
Who signs the authorization form?
The form says authorization is required to be signed by all affected property owners. It includes spaces for neighbor names, signatures, and dates.
What maintenance choices does the form provide?
Owners can indicate that both property owners are responsible jointly, each on their own side, or name one owner as solely responsible.

Need something notarized?

This Fence/Wall on Common Property Authorization doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Paradise Valley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.