McFarland, CA · Kern County
Informed Consent, Release and Hold Harmless Form
A notarized authorization letting the City of McFarland's background investigator collect an applicant's confidential records as part of a commercial cannabis permit background check.
- 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
Applicants for a McFarland commercial cannabis permit must authorize release of employment, financial, and criminal history records to the city's background investigator, and release the city and investigator from liability for sharing that information. The waiver is valid for one year from the date signed and is submitted as part of the applicant's background investigation packet.
Who needs it
Owners and permit holders applying for a commercial cannabis permit in McFarland who must undergo the city's background investigation process.
Why it needs a notary
The form is labeled for a notarized signature and includes a full California acknowledgment certificate, so a notary must confirm the signer's identity before the city will accept the release.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Informed Consent Release and Hold Harmless Form from McFarland's Commercial Cannabis page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Enter your full name and complete the authorization details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Verify Your Identity
Present a valid photo ID during your video appointment.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the release while the notary observes and completes the acknowledgment.
- 6
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized release with your background investigation packet to the City of McFarland.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from McFarland. 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 Hold Harmless Form notarized?
- Upload your completed form, confirm your identity, and sign in front of an online notary during a short video call.
- Do I need to notarize this release?
- Yes. The City of McFarland's Informed Consent Release and Hold Harmless Form is labeled for a notarized signature and includes a California acknowledgment certificate.
- Is the release valid indefinitely?
- No, the waiver expires one year from the date it is signed, so it must be re-signed and re-notarized for renewal background checks.
- Can I notarize this remotely instead of visiting an office?
- Yes, remote online notarization lets you complete this form from home over a secure video session.
- What should I bring to my notary appointment?
- A valid government-issued photo ID and the completed release form.