Antioch, CA · Contra Costa County
Verification Of Tenancy Form
The Verification of Tenancy form records a tenant’s occupancy and requires an owner or authorized property manager to confirm the information and authorize that occupancy.
- California-licensed 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 Water/Finance Department requires the owner or authorized property manager to complete the form in its entirety. It confirms the information provided and authorizes the tenant’s occupancy; residential landlords and property management companies must have a business license, and a valid property management agreement must be submitted or on file with the City. If the owner cannot provide valid government-issued ID to verify ownership, the owner’s signature must be notarized.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized property managers complete this form to confirm the information and authorize a tenant’s occupancy.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notary acknowledgment with a California perjury declaration; the property owner signs before a notary if unable to provide valid government-issued ID to verify ownership.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Verification of Tenancy form from the City of Antioch.
- 2
Complete The Form
The owner or authorized property manager must complete the form in its entirety.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If notarization is required, arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary, subject to applicable California requirements.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
If the owner cannot provide valid government-issued ID to verify ownership, the owner must sign before a notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed form and any required property management agreement to the City of Antioch.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Antioch. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California 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
- When does the property owner’s signature need notarization?
- The form says the owner’s signature must be notarized if the property owner does not provide valid government-issued ID to verify ownership.
- How do I complete and submit the form?
- Have the owner or authorized property manager complete the entire form. If notarization is required, sign before a notary, then submit the form to the City of Antioch Water/Finance Department.
- Do I need a business license or property management agreement?
- The form states that residential landlords and property management companies need a business license. A valid property management agreement must be submitted or already on file with the city.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); confirm with the city if unsure.