Sea Cliff, NY · Nassau County
Tree Permit Application
This application requests permission for proposed tree work and is filed with the Sea Cliff Building Department by a property owner or applicant.
- 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 two-page form collects property, owner, applicant, and tree contractor details, plus a description and diagram of the proposed work. The owner states that the information is true and agrees to replant each removed tree or pay $500 per tree into the Village Re-leaf Fund if a permit is issued. The accompanying agreement records the applicant’s choice and, if replanting, the tree details and planting location. Submit it to the Sea Cliff Building Department for a tree permit.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants seeking a Sea Cliff tree permit should complete the application and choose whether to replant removed trees or pay into the Village Re-leaf Fund.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a designated “Date: Notary” field; the owner signs the application, and the applicant signs the replanting agreement before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Tree Permit Application from the Sea Cliff Village website.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Enter the property, owner, applicant, and contractor details, then describe and diagram the proposed tree work.
- 3
Choose the Tree Agreement Option
Select replanting or payment into the Village Re-leaf Fund and complete the corresponding fields.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the application and agreement during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 6
Submit to the Village
Send the completed application and agreement to the Sea Cliff Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sea Cliff. 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 Sea Cliff tree permit application notarized?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the application and agreement during the video session, and submit the completed form to the Sea Cliff Building Department.
- Do I need to choose between replanting and paying the fee?
- Yes. The agreement provides checkboxes to choose replanting or payment of $500 per tree into the Village Re-leaf Fund. Complete the applicable choice and related details.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the receiving office if you are unsure whether it will accept your notarized form.
- What should I include with the tree permit application?
- The form asks for property and contact information, contractor or arborist details, and a specific description and diagram showing the tree locations. Contractors must provide the insurance proof specified on the form.