Malverne, NY · Nassau County
Fence Permit Application
This application requests a permit to install or maintain a fence in Malverne and is filed with the Village Building Department by the property owner or their contractor.
- 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
Malverne requires a fence permit application before fence work begins; the form states that no work may be performed until the Village issues a permit. Applicants provide the project address, fence dimensions and materials, and contractor details, and submit a recent property survey or scaled plot plan showing the proposed fence. The application packet also includes fence regulations and instructions, including requirements for licensed installers and a non-refundable $200 permit fee.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a permit for a new or as-built fence in Malverne must complete the application and provide the required property plan and other supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to-before-me jurat and a notary signature and seal block; the property owner signs the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Malverne Fence Permit Application and its instructions from the Village.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property, fence, and contractor details, and prepare the required survey or scaled plot plan.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the property owner's signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign the property-owner section when instructed during the notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized application and required materials to the Malverne Building Department, along with the permit fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Malverne. 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 my Malverne fence permit application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a remote video session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the property-owner section during the session and include the notarized application with the required supporting materials.
- Do I need a notary for this fence permit application?
- Yes. The application instructs the property owner to sign before a notary and includes a sworn-to-before-me statement, notary signature line, and seal space.
- Can I sign the application before my online notary appointment?
- Wait to sign the property-owner section until the online notary instructs you during the video session. The notary must witness your signature for the jurat.
- Can I notarize this Malverne application online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner's signature remotely; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the fence permit application?
- The instructions call for a recent property survey or scaled plot plan marking the fence location, height, type, and applicable setbacks. They also list contractor licensing and insurance requirements and the $200 non-refundable permit fee.
Fence Permit Application in other Nassau County cities
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