Blair, NE · Washington County
Right-of-Way Tree Permit
This permit requests approval to plant a tree in the public right-of-way and is filed by the property owner applying to plant in the City of Blair.
- 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
The application provides the project address, planting location, utility-locate information, proposed tree species, and planting details for a tree on the City of Blair right-of-way. The property owner signs to accept responsibility for care, maintenance, and possible removal, and agrees to follow the stated conditions. The city uses the application to review the proposed location and tree and, when properly validated, issue the permit.
Who needs it
A property owner applying to plant a tree on the City of Blair right-of-way needs this permit and must provide the project and planting information.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment before a notary public; each property owner signing the application is named in the acknowledgment and signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Permit
Download the City of Blair Right-of-Way Tree Permit.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter the project, owner, planting location, utility-locate, and tree information requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signing owner completes the acknowledgment during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application to the City of Blair for review and permit validation.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Blair. 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 right-of-way tree permit notarized?
- Complete the application, then book an online appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the owner acknowledgment during the video session and submit the notarized form to the city.
- Do I need to attach a site plan drawing?
- The form includes a field asking whether a site plan drawing is attached. Contact the City of Blair to confirm what is needed for your proposed planting location.
- Who signs the acknowledgment?
- The property owner or owners signing the application are named in the acknowledgment block and must acknowledge the instrument before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Nebraska authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under the Online Notary Public Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§64-401 to 64-420. Confirm with the city if unsure.