Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal and Replacement Application?

No. The application calls for a signature and date, not notarization, and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Tree Removal and Replacement Application?

Mail it to Longview Urban Forestry, 706 30th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632, or email it to parks@mylongview.com. The form also provides a phone number for questions.

Who can apply to remove a tree?

The applicant must be the property owner or provide written approval from the property owner. The application must include the owner’s approval and contact information when someone else applies.

What does the application say about the replacement fee?

The policy requires a $300 tree replacement fee. Payment is needed after the application is approved to begin the removal and replacement process.

Longview, WA · Cowlitz County

No notary required

Tree Removal and Replacement Application

Property owners use this application to request removal and replacement of an eligible City street tree in Longview.

What this form is

This application requests removal and replacement of a City street tree that is a species identified in the City’s prohibited trees list. The applicant provides property owner and contact details, tree species, and a signature, and indicates willingness to pay the $300 replacement fee after approval. The Parks Department reviews requests quarterly, with priority for trees causing significant hardscape damage.

Who needs it

A property owner, or an applicant with the owner’s written approval, uses this form to request removal of an eligible City street tree.

How to submit it

Mail the application to Longview Urban Forestry, 706 30th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632, or email it to [email protected]. The form also lists 360.442.5421 for calls.

About notarization

This application does not require notarization; the property owner or applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Tree Removal and Replacement Application for property owners.
2
Complete The Form
Provide the requested property owner and applicant information, tree species, date, and signature.
3
Gather Owner Approval
If you are not the property owner, include the owner’s written approval and contact information.
4
Submit To Longview
Mail the application to Longview Urban Forestry or email it to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal and Replacement Application?: No. The application calls for a signature and date, not notarization, and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Tree Removal and Replacement Application?: Mail it to Longview Urban Forestry, 706 30th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632, or email it to [email protected]. The form also provides a phone number for questions.
Who can apply to remove a tree?: The applicant must be the property owner or provide written approval from the property owner. The application must include the owner’s approval and contact information when someone else applies.
What does the application say about the replacement fee?: The policy requires a $300 tree replacement fee. Payment is needed after the application is approved to begin the removal and replacement process.

Need something notarized?

This Tree Removal and Replacement Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Longview form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.