Old Westbury, NY · Nassau County
Tree Removal Permit Application
The Tree Removal Permit Application requests owner, property, tree, and contractor details for people seeking Village of Old Westbury approval to remove trees.
- 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
Property owners use this application to request permission to remove trees in the Village of Old Westbury and provide information about the property, removal purpose, trees, contractor, and arborist. A permit is required for trees 12 inches in diameter or greater; the form also requires a sketch or survey showing tree locations, caliper sizes, and quantities. The application includes sworn statements and contractor and homeowner affidavits, with an arborist affidavit required for dead tree removals.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a tree removal permit in Old Westbury should complete the application and provide the required tree location sketch or survey and supporting information.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a jurat for the applicant, and separate jurats appear on the contractor and homeowner affidavits; each signer signs the relevant statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Tree Removal Permit Application from the Village of Old Westbury.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the owner, property, tree, contractor, and arborist information and gather the supporting materials listed on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn application or affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the relevant statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized form and required supporting documents to the Village of Old Westbury.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Old Westbury. 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 Tree Removal Permit Application notarized?
- Complete the applicable application or affidavit, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the relevant statement during the session and submit the completed materials to the Village.
- Do I need to notarize the contractor and homeowner affidavits?
- The form provides a sworn affidavit and notary block for both the contractor and the homeowner. Each person signing an affidavit should sign it before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Old Westbury form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the application call for?
- The form says a sketch or survey must show the exact tree locations, caliper sizes, and number of trees. It also asks for a copy of the arborist report and, for applicable removals, a replacement list.
Other forms in Old Westbury
Tree Removal Permit Application in other Nassau County cities
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