Tupelo, MS · Lee County
Tree Removal and Protection Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner or other affiant attest that a project requiring no tree mitigation will not remove or negatively impact trees protected by Tupelo’s Development Code.
- 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
Tupelo’s Tree Removal and Protection Affidavit is for projects requiring no tree mitigation. The affiant identifies the permit and property, then swears that no trees protected by Development Code Section 9.11 will be removed or negatively impacted by the project. The form includes a notarial block for the affiant’s sworn statement and is used when the city requires this affidavit for the project.
Who needs it
A property owner or other affiant may need this form for a Tupelo project requiring no tree mitigation that will not affect protected trees.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Tree Removal and Protection Affidavit from the City of Tupelo.
- 2
Fill In the Project Details
Enter the permit number and type, identify the affiant and property, and review the sworn statement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the statement during the notarial session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit with your permit materials as directed by the City of Tupelo.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tupelo. 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
- What does the Tree Removal and Protection Affidavit confirm?
- The affiant swears that no trees protected by Tupelo Development Code Section 9.11 will be removed or negatively impacted by the project.
- Who signs this affidavit?
- The form identifies the affiant and the present owner of the property. The named affiant signs and swears to the statement before a notary.
- How do I submit the completed affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit and submit it with the relevant permit materials as directed by the city. Confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the statement is sworn to and subscribed before a notary, so the affiant should sign during the notarial act.
- Can I use an online notary for this Mississippi form?
- Mississippi requires its own notaries to notarize with the signer physically present and has not authorized remote online notarization for them. State law recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state; ask the city whether it accepts your notarized form.