Pleasant Hill, CA · Contra Costa County
Cannabis Retailer Business Permit Application
This combined application packet collects project details and supporting materials from applicants seeking a Pleasant Hill commercial cannabis retailer business permit, including medical non-storefront businesses.
- 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 packet lists Planning Division submittal requirements and includes the cannabis retailer permit application, an environmental information form, and a participant disclosure form. Applicants must submit the required materials with the application form and fees; the city says the Indemnification Agreement must be completed, notarized, and signed. The application asks for property, applicant, and project information, while the agreement addresses defense and indemnification related to the permit and use permits.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Pleasant Hill commercial cannabis retailer business permit, including for a medical non-storefront business, must provide the required application materials to the Planning Division.
Why it needs a notary
The Indemnification Agreement is marked for notarization and carries a jurat; the applicant and property owner sign the agreement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the combined cannabis retailer business permit application packet.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the application and required supporting materials, including the Indemnification Agreement.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the Indemnification Agreement and confirm the signing method with the city if needed.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The required signers complete the notarized signing of the Indemnification Agreement.
- 5
Submit To The City
Provide the required packet and fees to the Pleasant Hill Planning Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pleasant Hill. 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
- Which part of the packet must be notarized?
- The submittal requirements mark the Indemnification Agreement as needing to be completed, notarized, and signed. The packet also contains the permit application and other supporting forms.
- Who signs the Indemnification Agreement?
- The agreement names the applicant and property owner as parties and includes applicant and property-owner signature areas. Check the completed agreement to confirm the required signers.
- How do I prepare the packet for submission?
- Complete the application and required supporting materials, have the Indemnification Agreement notarized and signed, and submit the materials and fees to the Planning Division. Contact the city about any additional requirements.
- Do I need to sign the agreement in front of a notary online?
- 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); a commissioned online notary may be an option, but confirm with the city if unsure.