East Rockaway, NY · Nassau County
Fence Permit Application
East Rockaway property owners apply to the Building Department for permission to construct a fence and provide project details, supporting documents, and a sworn owner affidavit.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of East Rockaway · East Rockaway, Nassau County, New York
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- villageofeastrockaway.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 four-page application to request a permit to construct a fence on property in the Village of East Rockaway. It asks for owner and property details, fence location, height, materials, cost, and project dates. Include a survey in duplicate showing the proposed fence location, along with the required insurance documents and current New York State Home Improvement License. The form also includes an owner affidavit and contact information for the project.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to the East Rockaway Building Department to construct a fence must complete the application and provide the required survey and supporting documents.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the East Rockaway Fence Permit Application and review its application, affidavit, and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter owner, property, fence, and project details, and prepare the survey and required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn signature sections.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the application and property owner affidavit during the notarial video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application and required attachments to the East Rockaway Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Rockaway. 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 East Rockaway fence permit application notarized?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn owner or contractor section and property owner affidavit during the video session.
- Do I need a survey with my fence permit application?
- Yes. The form says a survey in duplicate showing the proposed fence location must accompany the application. It also requires current contractor liability and workers’ compensation insurance documentation, or a waiver, and a current NYS Home Improvement License.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the East Rockaway Building Department whether it will accept the remotely notarized form; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Who signs the property owner affidavit?
- The form labels this section for the property owner’s signature only. The owner swears that the fence will be within the property lines and accepts responsibility for locating them.
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