Dearborn Heights, MI · Wayne County
Fence Affidavit for Neighbor Approval
This affidavit records a neighbor’s consent to remove and replace a fence separating properties, for property owners documenting approval for fence work in Dearborn Heights.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
This one-page Fence Affidavit records a property owner’s consent for a neighboring owner to remove an existing fence separating their properties and replace it with wooden and/or PVC fencing. Use it to document neighbor approval for the shared fence work; the letter provides spaces for the addresses and signatures, along with a notary certification stating that the signers appeared and their signatures are authentic.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking written neighbor consent to remove and replace a fence separating their properties can use this form to document that approval.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a notarial certification block; the consenting neighbor signs the letter before a notary, who certifies the signer’s appearance and signature authenticity.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Fence Affidavit for Neighbor Approval from the City of Dearborn Heights.
- 2
Fill In the Letter
Enter the addresses and fence details, leaving the signature and date lines for signing before the notary.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The consenting neighbor signs the letter during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed, notarized affidavit to the City of Dearborn Heights.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dearborn Heights. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the Fence Affidavit?
- Enter the property addresses, have the consenting neighbor sign and date the letter before a commissioned online notary, then submit the completed form to the city.
- Do I need to notarize this neighbor-approval letter?
- Yes. The form explicitly calls itself a notarized letter and includes a notary certification block for the signer’s appearance and signature.
- Can I sign this form with a remote online notary?
- Michigan law authorizes remote electronic notarization by an authorized commissioned online notary. Confirm that the city will accept the remotely notarized form if you are unsure.
- What fence work does this affidavit cover?
- The letter records consent to tear down an existing fence separating properties and replace it with new wooden and/or PVC fencing. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.