Shoreham, NY · Suffolk County
Tree Removal Permit Application
Shoreham property owners or their agents use this application to request a permit for proposed tree removal and submit supporting materials to the Village Building Department.
- 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 three-page application collects property, owner, agent, contractor, arborist, and proposed tree removal details. The checklist calls for a current survey, tree photos, and other materials; owner authorization is required when someone other than the property owner applies. Submit the required documentation and obtain a permit before beginning tree removal work. A site visit or inspection may also be required.
Who needs it
Shoreham property owners seeking to remove trees, or agents applying on an owner’s behalf, should complete the application and provide the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a jurat for the applicant’s sworn statement; the applicant signs before the notary, and an owner signing the optional authorization also swears before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Tree Removal Permit Application from the Village of Shoreham.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter property, owner, agent, contractor, and proposed tree removal details, and gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn statement and, if needed, the owner’s authorization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Take part in the video session and sign the applicable sworn statement before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the notarized application and required documents to the Village Building Department; wait for the permit before starting tree removal.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shoreham. 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 application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant’s sworn statement during the video session and include the notarized form with your permit materials.
- Do I need to notarize the owner’s authorization?
- The form includes a notary block on the owner’s authorization. It is required when the applicant is someone other than the property owner; the owner signs and swears to the authorization before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized form.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The checklist calls for a current survey marking trees, photos with sizes, and a $100 minimum application fee. Arborist certification may be required, and an agent must include the owner’s authorization.
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