Newport Beach, CA · Orange County

No notary required

Agreement to Build a Fence/Wall Centered Over the Property Line

This sample agreement is for property owners who plan to build a shared fence or wall centered over their common property line.

What this form is

This sample agreement records the property owners’ agreement to build a common property line fence or wall, with half of its thickness and foundation over the adjacent property. It is intended to assist both parties through the permitting process, not to address property rights or legal issues. The form asks for the subject property address and adjoining property owners’ names, signatures, dates, and addresses.

Who needs it

Property owners planning a shared fence or wall over a common property line can use this sample agreement during the permitting process.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This agreement is signed without a notary; each listed property owner signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Agreement

    Download the sample agreement for a fence or wall centered over a property line.

  2. 2

    Complete the Property Details

    Enter the subject property address and the addresses of the adjoining properties.

  3. 3

    Have Owners Sign and Date

    Each listed property owner prints their name, signs, and dates the agreement.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the fence and wall property line agreement do?
It records owners’ agreement to build a common property line fence or wall with half of its thickness and foundation over adjacent property.
Who should complete this agreement?
The form is for the subject property owner and adjoining property owners involved in building a shared fence or wall over their common property line.
Do I need a notary for this agreement?
No. The document is signed without a notary; each listed property owner signs and dates the form.
How do I submit this agreement?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Agreement to Build a Fence/Wall Centered Over the Property Line doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newport Beach form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.