Hackensack, MT · Bergen County
Tree Memorial & Marker Application
Hackensack’s Tree Memorial & Marker Application lets donors request a memorial tree planting and optional dedication marker in honor or memory of someone.
What this form is
Donors use this application to request a memorial tree and optional dedication marker in Hackensack. It asks for donor contact information, marker inscription details, and a requested planting location; the Department of Public Works must approve the location, tree species, and planting time. The document lists a $450 tree purchase and planting fee, which donors must submit with the completed application.
Who needs it
Anyone wishing to participate in Hackensack’s Memorial Tree Program must complete and submit this application with the required fee.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the City of Hackensack, 120 E. Broadway, Hackensack, NJ 07601, with the fee. Checks should be payable to the City of Hackensack.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Tree Memorial & Marker Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide donor contact details, marker inscription information, and a requested planting location.
- 3
Gather The Fee
Include the fee with the application. Make checks payable to the City of Hackensack.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it with the fee to 120 E. Broadway, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Memorial & Marker Application?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it, and does not list a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Tree Memorial & Marker Application?
- Send the completed application and fee to the City of Hackensack, 120 E. Broadway, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Make checks payable to the City of Hackensack.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for donor contact information, dedication marker inscription details, and a requested tree planting location. The Department of Public Works must approve the location, tree species, and planting time.
- Is the dedication marker required?
- No. The guidelines say the donor may choose whether to have a marker. If approved, it will be inscribed and placed beside the tree.
Need something notarized?
This Tree Memorial & Marker Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hackensack form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.
