Upper Nyack, NY · Rockland County
Tree Removal Permit Application
This application requests a permit to remove trees under the Village of Upper Nyack Tree Preservation Law and is filed by the property owner or an authorized 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 requests permission to remove trees and lists supporting materials, including an ISA Certified Arborist letter and a property survey or sketch showing the trees. The form also includes a property owner certification and a sworn statement for an agent applying on the owner’s behalf. The Village says its Forester will inspect the property, and additional information may be required; certain applications may also require Planning Board review.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a non-emergency tree removal permit, or agents authorized by an owner to apply, use this form and provide the requested supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat for the agent’s sworn statement; when someone other than the owner applies, the agent signs and swears before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Tree Removal Permit Application from the Village of Upper Nyack.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property, owner, and contractor information and gather the supporting materials listed on the application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If an agent is applying for the owner, arrange an online notarization for the agent’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
The agent signs and swears to the statement before a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the application, supporting materials, and fee to the Village as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Upper Nyack. 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 apply for a tree removal permit in Upper Nyack?
- Complete the application and gather the listed arborist letter, property survey or sketch, and other required items. Submit the application and materials to the Village as directed.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The form includes a jurat for an agent’s sworn statement when someone other than the property owner applies. The property owner certification also has a signature line, but no notary block.
- Can an online notary notarize the agent statement?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. An agent may sign the jurat before a commissioned online notary, subject to the Village’s filing requirements.
- What supporting materials does the application list?
- The form lists an ISA Certified Arborist letter describing the trees, a property survey or sketch showing their locations, tree identification tape, and payment of the associated fee. Additional materials may be required for Planning Board review; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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