Flower Hill, NY · Nassau County
Tree Removal and Substantial Alteration Permit Application
This application requests Village of Flower Hill approval to remove or substantially alter trees and is filed by the property owner or the owner’s agent.
- 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 identifies the property and trees, explains the reason for the requested work, and includes a diagram showing tree locations and nearby features. Flower Hill requires the application to be signed and notarized; it also asks applicants to identify a Village-licensed contractor and agree to the listed conditions. The Village uses the official-use section to record its decision, any landscaping-plan requirement, fees, bond, and required replacements.
Who needs it
A property owner or the owner’s agent must file this application to request permission to remove or substantially alter trees in Flower Hill.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn jurat: the property owner or agent named in the application signs the statement before a notary and swears its contents are true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Flower Hill tree removal and substantial alteration permit application.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Provide property, tree, and contractor information, answer the questions, and complete the diagram.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notarization session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application to the Village of Flower Hill for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Flower Hill. 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 removal permit application?
- Enter the property and contractor details, answer the application questions, mark the trees, and add them and helpful property features to the diagram. Sign the sworn statement before a notary.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be signed and notarized, and includes a sworn statement for the property owner or agent to sign before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether Flower Hill accepts a remotely notarized application.
- What should I include with my application?
- The form asks you to mark the trees for identification and show their locations and helpful property features, such as a driveway, pool, or shed, on the diagram.