Montebello, NY · Rockland County
Fence Permit Application
This application requests a permit for fence construction in the Village of Montebello and is filed by the property owner or applicant with the Building & Zoning Department.
- 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 form to apply for a permit to install a fence on a Montebello property. It asks for property and owner details, fence height, construction cost, and contractor information; applicants must also submit duplicate fence illustrations on a plot plan and a property survey showing the fence location. The packet explains required inspections and the Certificate of Occupancy/Use process, and includes an owner affidavit for applicants who will do the construction themselves.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing fence construction in Montebello need this application and the listed supporting documents for the Building & Zoning Department.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes a sworn affidavit for owners doing the construction themselves; the owner signing that affidavit must swear to it before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Village of Montebello Fence Permit Application and review its instructions and supporting-document checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property, owner, fence, cost, and contractor details, then prepare the required duplicate illustrations and survey.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If you will do the construction yourself, book a commissioned online notary for the owner affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and sign the owner affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application and required supporting documents to the Montebello Building & Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Montebello. 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 complete the owner affidavit?
- If you will do the fence construction yourself instead of using a licensed contractor, complete the owner affidavit and sign it before a notary. Submit it with the permit application.
- Do I need to notarize the whole application?
- The notary block appears on the owner affidavit for applicants who will perform the construction themselves. The form does not show a notary block for the general application.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Book with a commissioned online notary and follow the notary's instructions.
- What documents go with the fence permit application?
- The instructions request duplicate fence illustrations on a plot plan, a property survey showing the fence location, and a copy of the contractor’s Home Improvement License and insurance, as applicable. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Fence Permit Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.