Pleasant Hill, CA · Contra Costa County
Special Event Cost Recovery Agreement
This optional agreement covers payment to the City for application processing, plan checking, and inspection services for certain land use and development projects, and is submitted with a special event permit application.
- 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 agreement documents payment to the City for application processing, plan checking, and inspection services for certain land use and development projects. The special event submittal checklist marks it optional, so applicants should check with the Planning Division about whether it applies to their event; the form states that signatures must be notarized.
Who needs it
Special event permit applicants should submit this agreement when the Planning Division requires it for application processing, plan checking, or inspection services.
Why it needs a notary
The agreement carries a notary acknowledgment, and each person signing the Cost Recovery Agreement must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the special event permit submittal document and locate the Cost Recovery Agreement.
- 2
Complete The Agreement
Fill in the agreement and review it before signing. Check with the Planning Division about whether it is required for your event.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a notarization with a commissioned online notary where permitted, and confirm the signing method is acceptable.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Sign the agreement during the notary appointment so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the notarized agreement with your special event permit materials if the Planning Division requires it.
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
- How do I get the Cost Recovery Agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, book a session with a commissioned online notary where permitted, and sign during the video appointment. Submit the notarized agreement with your permit materials if required.
- Do I need to submit this agreement with every special event permit application?
- The checklist marks the Cost Recovery Agreement optional and describes it as covering certain land use and development projects. Check with the Planning Division if unsure whether it applies to your event.
- Can a remote online notarization be used for this California 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.
- What does the Cost Recovery Agreement cover?
- It is an agreement for payment to the City for application processing, plan checking, and inspection services for certain land use and development projects.