Dearborn Heights, MI · Wayne County
Fence Owner Maintenance Affidavit
This affidavit records a property owner's commitment to maintain the area between an existing fence and a new privacy fence when applying to erect a fence on their property.
- 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
The Fence Owner Maintenance Affidavit records the property owner's responsibility for grass, weeds, or debris that may accumulate between an existing fence and a new privacy fence. The owner also acknowledges that failing to maintain this area may result in fines or tickets. Use the affidavit when applying to erect a privacy fence on your property in Dearborn Heights, and submit it with your fence application.
Who needs it
A property owner applying to erect a privacy fence on their own property who must affirm responsibility for maintaining the space between the old and new fences.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Fence Owner Maintenance Affidavit from the Dearborn Heights document page.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property owner's name and property location; review the maintenance commitment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the video appointment when the notary instructs you.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed, notarized affidavit with your privacy-fence application.
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 get the Fence Owner Maintenance Affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video appointment when instructed. Submit the notarized form with your fence application.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Signed and sworn before me” jurat, so the property owner signs before the notary, who completes the notarial section.
- Can this affidavit be notarized remotely?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization. A commissioned online notary can witness the property owner's sworn signature by video.
- What if I am unsure whether Dearborn Heights requires this affidavit?
- The form is for an application to erect a privacy fence on your property. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.