Hornell, NY · Steuben County
Fence Specifications Application
The Fence Specifications Application describes a proposed fence and includes a sworn statement by the applicant; it is attached to the City of Hornell’s Application for Fence Permit.
- 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 provide a dimensioned drawing showing the proposed fence’s size, location, materials, style and color. The City of Hornell instructs applicants to attach the completed specifications to the Application for Fence Permit. The form also includes the applicant’s sworn statement about their authority and the truth of the application; the instructions say work cannot begin until the permit is issued.
Who needs it
Applicants for a Hornell fence permit should complete this specifications form and attach it to their Application for Fence Permit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat; the applicant named in the sworn statement signs before a notary public and swears to the statement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Fence Specifications Application and the related Application for Fence Permit from the city.
- 2
Fill In The Specifications
Prepare a dimensioned drawing and describe the fence’s location, materials, style and color.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the sworn statement during the online notarization and complete the notary’s identity-verification steps.
- 5
Submit To The City
Attach the completed specifications form to the Application for Fence Permit and submit the materials to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hornell. 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 Fence Specifications Application?
- Provide the requested fence drawing and construction details, complete the applicant’s sworn statement, sign before a notary, and attach the form to the Application for Fence Permit.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn statement with a jurat, where the applicant signs and swears to the statement before a notary public.
- Can I sign the form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and follow the city’s submission instructions.
- When can I start fence work?
- The form says no work may commence until the fence permit has been issued, and the permit must be displayed on the premises throughout the project. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.