Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit Application?

No. The application and its indemnification agreement have signature and date lines but do not require notarization.

How do I submit the Tree Removal Permit Application?

The form directs applicants to submit online at https://epermits.montesereno.org.

What information does the application request?

It asks for the project address and parcel number, whether the tree is an immediate hazard, and each tree’s species, location, circumference, and reason for removal.

Who signs the application?

The form includes a property owner certification and signature line, plus a signature line for the applicant on the indemnification agreement.

Monte Sereno, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Tree Removal Permit Application

Monte Sereno property owners use this application to request a permit to remove trees at a property in the city.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Monte Sereno tree removal permit. It asks for the project address, parcel number, hazard status, and details about each tree, including its species, location, circumference, and reason for removal. The property owner certifies the information and signs and dates the application; the form also includes an indemnification agreement for the project applicant.

Who needs it

Property owners requesting removal of a tree in Monte Sereno can use this application and provide information for each tree.

How to submit it

Submit the application online at https://epermits.montesereno.org, as directed on the form.

About notarization

This application and its indemnification agreement are signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates the applicable signature lines.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Tree Removal Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete the Project Details
Enter the project address, parcel number, hazard status, and the requested details for each tree.
3
Add Tree Information
Attach additional pages if necessary to provide information for each tree.
4
Sign and Submit Online
Complete the signature lines and submit the application online at https://epermits.montesereno.org.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit Application?: No. The application and its indemnification agreement have signature and date lines but do not require notarization.
How do I submit the Tree Removal Permit Application?: The form directs applicants to submit online at https://epermits.montesereno.org.
What information does the application request?: It asks for the project address and parcel number, whether the tree is an immediate hazard, and each tree’s species, location, circumference, and reason for removal.
Who signs the application?: The form includes a property owner certification and signature line, plus a signature line for the applicant on the indemnification agreement.

Need something notarized?

This Tree Removal Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Monte Sereno form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.