Bellevue, WA · King County
Tree Hazard Declaration
Bellevue property owners use this form to document hazardous trees and proposed tree work, with an evaluation by an ISA TRAQ Certified Arborist.
What this form is
The Tree Hazard Declaration records site and property information, details for trees proposed for work, and responses to applicable critical-area, shoreline, or Bridle Trails requirements. All hazardous trees must be evaluated by an ISA TRAQ Certified Arborist, and completed ISA Basic Tree Risk Assessment forms must accompany this form. The form includes a signature and date line for the certified arborist.
Who needs it
Property owners documenting hazardous trees and proposed tree work need this form and an evaluation by an ISA TRAQ Certified Arborist.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the certified arborist signs and dates it, and completed ISA Basic Tree Risk Assessment forms must accompany it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Tree Hazard Declaration PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the site and property information, tree details, and applicable requirements.
- 3
Gather The Assessment Forms
Include completed ISA Basic Tree Risk Assessment forms prepared following an ISA TRAQ Certified Arborist evaluation.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Tree Hazard Declaration for?
- It documents site information, trees proposed for work, and applicable requirements. All hazardous trees must be evaluated by an ISA TRAQ Certified Arborist.
- What must accompany the Tree Hazard Declaration?
- Completed copies of the ISA Basic Tree Risk Assessment forms must accompany the Tree Hazard Declaration.
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Hazard Declaration?
- No. The document is signed and dated by the certified arborist without a notary. Completed ISA Basic Tree Risk Assessment forms must also accompany it.
- How do I submit the Tree Hazard Declaration?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Tree Hazard Declaration doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bellevue form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.