Do I need a notary for the Fence Permit Application and Drainage Easement?

No. The application is signed without a notary. If the drainage easement agreement applies, the property owner signs it and a town official witnesses the signature.

What information does the fence permit application ask for?

It asks for the property owner’s name and contact information, property address, applicant information if applicable, and a description of the proposed fencing.

What attachments are listed on the checklist?

The checklist lists a copy of the property survey with the estimated fence location sketched on it, a fence installer quote or sketch if applicable, and the signed drainage easement agreement if applicable.

Clarence, NY · Erie County

No notary required

Fence Permit Application and Drainage Easement

Property owners or their applicants use this form to apply for a fence permit and, when applicable, agree to terms for fencing through a drainage easement.

What this form is

The form applies for a Town of Clarence fence permit and includes an optional Private/Public Drainage Easement Agreement for a fence installed through a designated easement. It asks for owner and applicant contact details, the property address, a description of the proposed fence, and checklist items including a property survey. The applicant certifies permit conditions, and the owner signs the agreement when applicable.

Who needs it

Property owners, or applicants acting for them, use this form to request a fence permit; the easement agreement applies when fencing crosses a designated drainage easement.

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 document is signed without a notary; when applicable, the drainage easement agreement is signed by the property owner and witnessed by a town official.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Fence Permit Application and Drainage Easement form.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the owner, property, applicant, and proposed fence details, and review the listed application conditions.
3
Gather Checklist Items
Include a property survey showing the estimated fence location, an installer quote or sketch if applicable, and the signed easement agreement if applicable.
4
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed form to the department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Fence Permit Application and Drainage Easement?: No. The application is signed without a notary. If the drainage easement agreement applies, the property owner signs it and a town official witnesses the signature.
What information does the fence permit application ask for?: It asks for the property owner’s name and contact information, property address, applicant information if applicable, and a description of the proposed fencing.
What attachments are listed on the checklist?: The checklist lists a copy of the property survey with the estimated fence location sketched on it, a fence installer quote or sketch if applicable, and the signed drainage easement agreement if applicable.
How do I submit the Fence Permit Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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