Arcata, CA · Humboldt County
Certificate of Compliance Information & Checklist
This checklist helps property owners prepare a Certificate of Compliance request for Arcata by listing the application materials required for review.
What this form is
Arcata uses a Certificate of Compliance to determine whether a parcel was created in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and whether it meets Land Use Code requirements. Applicants submit an application and deposit with supporting documents, including deeds, parcel creation records, a written request description, mapping, a preliminary title report, and chain of title. A separate packet is required for each parcel.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a Certificate of Compliance or Conditional Certificate of Compliance for land in Arcata should use this checklist to prepare their application.
How to submit it
Submit the application, deposit, and checklist materials to the Community Development Department at 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521.
About notarization
No notary is required for this checklist; it identifies no sworn attachment or notarized step, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Checklist
Download the Certificate of Compliance Information & Checklist PDF.
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Complete The Application
Prepare the application and deposit for the Certificate of Compliance request.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Collect the deed, parcel creation documents, written description, map, preliminary title report, and chain of title; prepare a packet for each parcel.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application, deposit, and supporting materials to the Community Development Department at 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Compliance checklist?
- No. The checklist does not identify a sworn attachment or notarized step; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Compliance request?
- Submit the application, deposit, and supporting materials to the Community Development Department at 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521.
- What documents should I include with the application?
- The checklist calls for a current deed, parcel creation documents, a written description, a map, a preliminary title report, and chain of title. Provide a separate packet for each parcel.