Do I need a notary for the Ridgewood Fence Application?

No. The application has an applicant signature and date field but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.

Who uses the Fence Application?

Property owners or contractors can use it to provide details about a proposed fence. It is not for a fence enclosing a swimming pool or spa.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for owner and contractor contact information, property block and lot, estimated cost, fence height and type, and post height.

How do I submit the Fence Application?

Submit it to the Village of Ridgewood Department of Buildings and Inspections at 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

Ridgewood, MT · Bergen County

No notary required

Fence Application

Ridgewood property owners or contractors use this application to provide information about a proposed fence for review by the Department of Buildings and Inspections.

What this form is

The Fence Application collects owner and contractor contact details, property block and lot, estimated cost, and information about the fence and its posts. It is not for a fence enclosing a swimming pool or spa. The form states that a property survey is required for zoning review and that the finished side of fences must face the street or abutting properties.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors applying for a fence in Ridgewood can use this application, except for fences enclosing a swimming pool or spa.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the Village of Ridgewood Department of Buildings and Inspections, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, with no notarized attachment or sworn step mentioned.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Fence Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the owner, contractor, property, and fence information, then sign and date the form.
3
Gather The Property Survey
The form states that a property survey is required for zoning review.
4
Submit To The Department
Submit the completed application to the Village of Ridgewood Department of Buildings and Inspections at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Ridgewood Fence Application?: No. The application has an applicant signature and date field but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
Who uses the Fence Application?: Property owners or contractors can use it to provide details about a proposed fence. It is not for a fence enclosing a swimming pool or spa.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for owner and contractor contact information, property block and lot, estimated cost, fence height and type, and post height.
How do I submit the Fence Application?: Submit it to the Village of Ridgewood Department of Buildings and Inspections at 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

Need something notarized?

This Fence Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ridgewood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.