Bulverde, TX · Comal County
Tree Preservation Removal Affidavit
A sworn affidavit property owners in Bulverde sign confirming no protected, specimen, or majestic tree will be removed from their property under the city'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
Bulverde's Tree Preservation ordinance (Article 17.06) requires property owners seeking certain permits to certify, under oath, that they will not remove a Protected, Specimen, or Majestic Tree from the subject property. The property owner signs and swears to the statement before a notary, who completes a jurat confirming the statement was sworn to and subscribed in the notary's presence.
Who needs it
Bulverde property owners applying for a building or development permit where the tree preservation ordinance requires certification about tree removal.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat reading 'Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me' with a signature line for the Notary Public and notarial seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Tree Preservation Affidavit from the Bulverde Planning & Development Department page.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Enter the property address, legal description, and owner name.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video call with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the affidavit while the notary watches on video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized affidavit to Bulverde's Planning & Development Department with your permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bulverde. 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 affidavit for a Bulverde building permit?
- If your project is near a Protected, Specimen, or Majestic Tree under Bulverde's Article 17.06 ordinance, the city may require this sworn affidavit before issuing a permit.
- How do I get the tree preservation affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the completed form, join a short video call with a commissioned online notary, verify your identity, and sign electronically while the notary applies the notarial seal.
- Can I notarize this from home?
- Yes, remote online notarization lets you sign the affidavit from anywhere with an internet connection and a valid photo ID.
- Is the online notary valid for Bulverde city submissions?
- Texas law recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the city if unsure about a specific submission.