Schertz, TX · Bexar County
Tree Preservation/Removal Permit Application
This three-page application documents a development’s tree preservation or removal request and is filed by a property owner or applicant seeking site work, plat approval, or a building permit.
- 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 identifies the property and requested approval, and includes an owner affidavit about tree preservation requirements and authorization for an applicant or representative to act. Its checklist and worksheets cover required supporting materials, tree inventory, preservation methods, and mitigation calculations. The form says no site work can begin until the application is approved; it also states that site-work approval expires in 180 days.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking site work, plat approval, or a building permit involving the property should complete this application and provide its required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The owner acknowledgment contains an oath and a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the property owner named in the block signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the three-page Tree Preservation/Removal Permit Application from the City of Schertz.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide the development and property details, select the application request, complete the tree affidavit, and prepare the listed supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session for the property owner whose acknowledgment appears in the form.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner signs and swears to the acknowledgment in front of the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and required accompanying materials to the City of Schertz for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Schertz. 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 complete the owner acknowledgment?
- Fill in the owner and property details, then sign and swear to the statement before a commissioned online notary during a video session.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The owner acknowledgment includes an oath and a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, which the property owner completes before a notary.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner's oath remotely.
- What materials accompany the application?
- The checklist calls for a tree mitigation affidavit and permit application, the completed checklist, required information, and a tree preservation plan. Confirm with the city if unsure.