Farmington Hills, MI · Oakland County
Tree Protection Ordinance Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner or developer support a building permit application by stating that no tree survey or tree permit is required for the property.
- 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 affidavit lets an owner or developer state that the property has no trees requiring a survey or permit, supported by photographs. Farmington Hills requires it when seeking a building permit for a property where no trees will be removed and no work will occur within any tree’s dripline. The signer confirms having inspected the site and acknowledges that inaccurate statements relied on by the city may lead to a stop-work order until ordinance requirements are met.
Who needs it
A property owner or developer seeking a Farmington Hills building permit who states that no tree survey or tree permit is required needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Tree Protection Ordinance Affidavit from the Farmington Hills city website.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Complete the address, lot, owner or developer, and photo-date fields, then attach the required property photographs.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit and photographs with your Farmington Hills building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Farmington Hills. 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 Tree Protection Ordinance Affidavit?
- Enter the property and owner or developer details, attach photographs, and sign under oath before a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed affidavit with your building permit application.
- Do I need a notary for this affidavit?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that it was subscribed and sworn to before a notary, so the owner or developer must take an oath when signing.
- Can I sign this affidavit online?
- Michigan law authorizes remote electronic notarization by notaries authorized under its law. A commissioned online notary can take your oath over video; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What should I attach to the affidavit?
- The form calls for photographs that accurately show the property’s lack of trees and support the statement that no trees will be removed and no work will occur within any tree’s dripline.