Woodsburgh, NY · Nassau County
Fence Permit Application
This application requests a permit to install a fence in Woodsburgh and is filed with the Village Building Department by the property owner or applicant, with contractor details and supporting documents.
- 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 three-page application to describe the proposed fence, provide property and contractor information, and submit surveys, a fence photo, the permit fee, and required installer documents. The owner or applicant also completes sworn statements and acknowledges homeowner responsibilities. Woodsburgh requires a permit before a fence or wall is erected or installed; the form includes fence height and setback rules and the Village’s fence code.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking permission to install a fence in Woodsburgh must submit this application and the supporting materials requested by the Village.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn affidavit blocks for the owner or applicant and a separate owner’s acknowledgement; each signer must swear to the statements before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Woodsburgh Fence Permit Application and review its requested details and supporting documents.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter property, fence, owner, and contractor information, and gather the surveys, fence photo, and installer documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn affidavit sections.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video, swear to the affidavit statements, and sign when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the completed application and required supporting materials to the Village of Woodsburgh Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Woodsburgh. 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 apply for a Woodsburgh fence permit?
- Complete the application with property, fence, owner, and contractor details. Submit two current surveys, a photo of the fence type, the permit fee, and the installer documents listed on the form to the Village.
- Do I need to notarize the fence application?
- Yes. The application contains sworn statements for the owner or applicant and an owner’s acknowledgement affidavit, each with a notary section. The signer must swear to the statements before a notary.
- Can I sign the Woodsburgh affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize a signer who appears remotely by video.
- What fence documents must I submit with the application?
- The form requests two updated surveys showing the fence location, property-line setbacks, gates, and opening direction, plus a photo of the fence type and installer license and insurance documentation.
- What if I am unsure about a fence permit requirement?
- The form describes Woodsburgh’s fence permit and application requirements. For questions about how they apply to your property or submission, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Fence Permit Application in other Nassau County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.