Lake Success, NY · Nassau County
Tree Removal and Trimming Permit Application
This application requests a permit to remove or alter trees in Lake Success and includes an owner authorization sworn statement for the property owner to complete and file.
- 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
Use this four-page application to request permission to remove or alter trees on a Lake Success property. A permit is required to remove a tree measuring six inches or more in diameter at four feet above grade. The packet also includes the owner’s authorization and insurance requirements; applicants must submit a plot plan and, if required, an arborist report. The Village requires the application fee when filing and will not accept incomplete applications.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking tree removal or alteration in Lake Success, or an applicant authorized to file on an owner’s behalf, need this permit application.
Why it needs a notary
The owner’s authorization includes a sworn-to jurat; the property owner signs the sworn statement before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Tree Removal and Trimming Permit Application from the Village of Lake Success.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in all applicable fields and prepare the owner’s authorization and required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the sworn statement during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
File the completed application, notarized authorization, fee, and required supporting documents with the Village.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Success. 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 owner authorization notarized?
- Complete the owner’s sworn statement, then sign it during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized authorization with the application and required supporting documents.
- Do I need a notary for this tree permit application?
- The owner’s authorization page includes a sworn statement and a notary signature line. The property owner must sign the statement before a notary.
- Can I sign the owner authorization online?
- New York has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. You can complete the sworn statement with a commissioned online notary by signing during a video session.
- What documents must I file with the application?
- The form lists the application, contractor insurance certificates, a plot plan showing trees to be removed or trimmed, an arborist report if required, and the owner’s authorization. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.