Rowlett, TX · Dallas County
Tree Removal Permit Checklist
This three-page packet helps property owners and their agents prepare a Rowlett tree removal permit submission, including the development application, required supporting materials, and an owner consent form.
- 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 checklist outlines materials for a tree removal permit, including a completed Uniform Development Application, project narrative, dimensioned site plan, and a consent form. A property owner may sign the consent form or provide a signed, notarized letter authorizing a representative to submit the application. The packet also includes application and property information fields, permit fees, and an acknowledgment for the owner’s consent; submit complete materials through the MyGov portal.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a Rowlett tree removal permit, and representatives submitting an application on an owner’s behalf, may need this packet and its consent form.
Why it needs a notary
The consent form carries an acknowledgment block, and the property owner signing the consent must acknowledge the signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Tree Removal Permit Checklist and review the required materials and consent form.
- 2
Fill Out the Forms
Complete the application and consent information, and gather the narrative and dimensioned site plan listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the property owner’s acknowledgment on the consent form.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs and acknowledges the consent before a commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required materials through the MyGov portal on the designated submittal date.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rowlett. 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 prepare the consent form for notarization?
- Complete the consent form and have the property owner sign it before a notary. The form asks for the owner’s information and signature and includes an acknowledgment block.
- Do I need a notarized letter to authorize my representative?
- The checklist allows a completed consent form signed by the property owner or a signed, notarized letter authorizing the representative to submit the application on the owner’s behalf.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can take the acknowledgment by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What else goes with a tree removal permit submission?
- The checklist calls for a completed Uniform Development Application, consent form, project narrative, and dimensioned site plan. Submit complete materials through the MyGov portal.