South Floral Park, NY · Nassau County
Fence and Shed Permit Application
This application requests a Village of South Floral Park permit for fence work and includes an owner authorization that the property owner signs under oath.
- 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
The Village requires a permit for all fences, including replacement fences, and says applications must meet current Village code. The four-page packet includes an owner authorization, fence guidelines for eligible properties, and a Nassau County building permit page. Applicants must complete the application, pay the applicable fee, and attach a property survey showing the proposed fence location; some properties must also submit the marked fence-guidelines page.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives applying for a new fence, replacement fence, or permission to legalize and maintain an existing fence in the Village.
Why it needs a notary
The owner authorization contains a sworn-to jurat; the property owner signs and swears to the statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Fence and Shed Permit Application and review all four pages, including the owner authorization and applicable fence guidelines.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the application, provide required property and work details, and attach a survey showing the proposed fence location.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn owner authorization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the owner authorization during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Pay the applicable fee and submit the completed application and required attachments to the Village of South Floral Park.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South Floral Park. 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 owner authorization notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the owner authorization during the video session, and submit the notarized form with your permit materials.
- Do I need a survey with my fence permit application?
- The application says a copy of a survey showing the proposed fence location on the property must be attached. It also asks applicants to submit the fence-guidelines layout when applicable.
- Can I sign the owner authorization online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Check that the Village will accept the remotely notarized authorization; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Does replacing an existing fence require a permit?
- Yes. The application says all fences in the Village require a permit, including replacement fences, and replacements must meet current Village code unless a variance was granted.