Flower Mound, TX · Denton County
Tree Removal Permit Application
This application requests a permit to remove a protected, specimen, or historic tree and is filed with the Town of Flower Mound by a qualified applicant representing the property owner.
- 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 tree category, applicant, property owner, and property, and includes the owner’s authorization for the applicant to represent them. The town requires it 30 days before the next available ECC hearing; the submission checklist also calls for plans, a tree survey, photographs, and applicable fees. The applicant must be an ISA certified arborist, certified forester, or registered landscape architect.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking tree removal must authorize a qualified applicant—an ISA certified arborist, certified forester, or registered landscape architect—to file the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal Permit Application and review its required submittals checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the applicant, owner, and property details, select the tree category, and prepare the supporting plans, survey, and photographs.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s authorization and applicant’s affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner and applicant each sign their respective section during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the signed and notarized application with the required supporting materials and applicable fees to the Town of Flower Mound.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Flower Mound. 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 online?
- Complete the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. The owner and applicant must each sign their respective notary block during the session.
- Do I need to notarize both signature sections?
- The form includes a notary block after the owner’s authorization and another after the applicant’s affidavit. The checklist requests an electronic copy of the application signed and notarized.
- Who can apply for a Flower Mound tree removal permit?
- The form says the applicant must be an ISA certified arborist, certified forester, or registered landscape architect. The property owner’s authorization allows that applicant to represent the owner.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. Ask the town whether it accepts a remotely notarized electronic application; confirm with the city if unsure.