Anna, TX · Collin County
Affidavit of No Protected Trees
A sworn statement filed with development applications certifying whether a property has protected trees under the City of Anna's tree preservation ordinance.
- 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 City of Anna requires property owners or their authorized representative to certify under oath whether protected trees exist on a development site, per Article 9.07 (Tree Preservation) of the city's Code of Ordinances. The signer must appear before a notary and swear the statements and attached imagery accurately describe the property's tree condition.
Who needs it
Property owners, developers, or authorized agents submitting a development application to the City of Anna Planning & Development Department.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit ends with a state/county jurat requiring the signer to appear before a notary and swear the facts stated are true and correct.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Affidavit of No Protected Trees from the City of Anna Applications and Checklists page.
- 2
Attach Imagery
Include the required aerial imagery or photography of the property.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and swear to the affidavit before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized affidavit in your development application package.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Anna. 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
- Do I need this form notarized?
- Yes — the affidavit ends with a jurat requiring the property owner or representative to swear before a notary that the tree information is accurate.
- How do I get this affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the completed affidavit with your aerial imagery, verify your ID, and sign live on video with a commissioned online notary.
- Who can sign the tree preservation affidavit?
- The property owner, an authorized agent, or the designated project representative may sign.
- Can an online notary handle this City of Anna form?
- Texas authorizes remote online notarization for sworn documents like this, but check with the city if unsure whether they require anything additional.