Do I need a notary for the tree donation form?

No. This document is completed without a notary, and it lists no sworn attachment. The donor signs and dates the form and returns it with payment.

How do I submit the tree donation form?

Make your check payable to City of Columbia and return the form and payment to the Tree Donation Program at 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL 62236.

What information does the tree donation form ask for?

The form asks for a contact name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and preferred tree from the listed options. It also says to include payment.

Can I choose where the donated tree is planted?

No. The Park Superintendent selects the city park location, and specific parks or locations may not be requested. The form does allow donors to request a tree type.

Columbia, IL · Monroe County

No notary required

Memorial and Commemorative Tree Donation Program

Individuals and groups use this form to request a commemorative tree through Columbia’s program and provide contact information and a preferred tree type.

What this form is

This form lets an individual or group request a tree donation to commemorate an event or remember someone. The city places the tree in a park at the Park Superintendent’s discretion; donors cannot request a specific park or location. The form asks for contact and mailing details and a preferred tree type. The listed cost includes planting and continued maintenance.

Who needs it

Individuals or groups wishing to donate a tree through Columbia’s Memorial and Commemorative Tree Donation Program should complete this form.

How to submit it

Make the check payable to City of Columbia and return the form and payment to City of Columbia Tree Donation Program, 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL 62236.

About notarization

This document is completed without a notary; no sworn attachment is listed, and the donor signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download Columbia’s Memorial and Commemorative Tree Donation Program form.
2
Complete the Form
Enter your contact name, email, phone, mailing address, and preferred tree type.
3
Prepare Payment
Include a check payable to City of Columbia.
4
Submit to the City
Return the completed form and payment to the Tree Donation Program, 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL 62236.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the tree donation form?: No. This document is completed without a notary, and it lists no sworn attachment. The donor signs and dates the form and returns it with payment.
How do I submit the tree donation form?: Make your check payable to City of Columbia and return the form and payment to the Tree Donation Program at 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL 62236.
What information does the tree donation form ask for?: The form asks for a contact name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and preferred tree from the listed options. It also says to include payment.
Can I choose where the donated tree is planted?: No. The Park Superintendent selects the city park location, and specific parks or locations may not be requested. The form does allow donors to request a tree type.

Need something notarized?

This Memorial and Commemorative Tree Donation Program doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.