Asharoken, NY · Suffolk County
Fence Permit Application
The Asharoken Fence Permit Application is for property owners or applicants seeking Village review and approval before installing a fence on property in the village.
- 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
This application provides the information the Building Inspector needs to review a proposed fence, including its height, materials, location and supporting property survey. Asharoken requires permits for fences, with stated exceptions for qualifying deer fencing and temporary construction fences. After installation, the applicant should notify the Building Inspector to arrange a site visit and provide the attached fence placement affidavit. The application requests a $75 fee, and review may take up to four weeks.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants planning a fence in Asharoken need this application, except for the fence types identified as permit-exempt in the form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Fence Permit Application and attached fence placement affidavit from the Village of Asharoken.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Provide applicant and property details, fence dimensions and materials; mark the proposed location on an existing property survey.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online session to notarize the attached fence placement affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session with the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the application, affidavit, required supporting documents and $75 fee to the Village Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Asharoken. 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 fence permit application notarized?
- Complete the application and arrange an online notary session for the attached placement affidavit. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, then submit the application and required documents to the Village Clerk.
- Do I need a notary for the fence permit application?
- The application pages do not show a notary block, but the attached fence placement affidavit does. The property owner or owners sign that affidavit under oath before a notary.
- Can I sign the fence placement affidavit online?
- New York has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. You can sign the affidavit in an online session with a commissioned online notary.
- What documents should I submit with the application?
- The form asks for an existing property survey marked with the desired fence location. If the proposed fence is on a bulkhead or retaining wall, it also requests the height and a photograph. 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.