Union Vale, NY · Dutchess County
Fence Permit Application
This application requests a building permit for fence installation in the Town of Union Vale and is filed by the property owner or applicant with the town’s Building Department.
- 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
Use this form to apply for a Union Vale building permit for a fence and provide project details, estimated cost, and a plan showing the fence location and distances from lot lines. The application also includes an owner authorization and consent form, which the property owner must sign and have notarized when required for a new home or an application reviewed by the town’s engineer or attorney. After installation, contact the Building Department to schedule a final inspection.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants planning fence installation in Union Vale need this application, along with a survey or plot plan showing the fence location and distances from lot lines.
Why it needs a notary
The owner authorization form has a notary-stamp space but no printed jurat or acknowledgment; the property owner signs before a notary when notarization is required.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Union Vale Fence Permit Application and review its application and owner authorization sections.
- 2
Complete the Form and Plan
Fill in the applicant, owner, project, and fence details. Include a survey or plot plan with fence locations and distances from lot lines.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If notarization is required, book a remote appointment for the property owner signing the owner authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner signs the authorization during the online notary session and completes the required notarization.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application, plan, and required insurance information to the Town of Union Vale Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Union Vale. 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
- When does the owner authorization need notarization?
- The form says the owner authorization must be signed and notarized when required, including for a new home or an application reviewed by the town’s engineer or attorney.
- How do I prepare the fence permit application?
- Complete the application, provide a survey or plot plan with fence locations and lot-line distances, and include the fence’s linear footage, height, and type. Submit insurance information as required.
- Do I need to sign the owner authorization in front of a notary?
- Only when notarization is required for your application. New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c.
- Where do I submit the application and plan?
- The form identifies the Town of Union Vale Building Department as the application office. Contact the department about submission details; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Fence Permit Application in other New York cities
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