McFarland, CA · Kern County
Real Property Authorization Form
A property owner's consent form authorizing a tenant or buyer to conduct licensed commercial cannabis activity on their McFarland property, required as part of the city's Commercial Cannabis 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 City of McFarland requires property owners to certify, under a notarized signature, that a named tenant or buyer has the legal right to occupy their property and their consent to cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, or delivery there. It is Section 3 of the city's Commercial Cannabis Permit Application packet and is submitted alongside the applicant's other supporting documents before a permit can be issued.
Who needs it
Property owners in McFarland who are leasing or selling real property to a commercial cannabis business applicant must complete and sign this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form states the owner's signature must be notarized and includes a full California acknowledgment certificate, so a notary must verify the signer's identity before the city will accept the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Real Property Authorization Form from the City of McFarland's Commercial Cannabis page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the property owner and premises information sections before your appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at a time that works for you.
- 4
Verify Your Identity
Show a valid photo ID to the notary during your video session.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the form while the notary watches and completes the acknowledgment certificate.
- 6
Submit to the City
Include the notarized form with your Commercial Cannabis Permit Application 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 my Real Property Authorization Form notarized?
- Upload the completed form, verify your identity, and sign in front of an online notary over a secure video call from your computer or phone.
- Do I need to notarize this form?
- Yes. The City of McFarland's Real Property Authorization Form states the owner's signature must be notarized before it will be accepted with a cannabis permit application.
- Can an out-of-state notary notarize a California form?
- California law recognizes notarial acts performed under another state's law, so an online notary commissioned elsewhere can notarize this document; check with the city if you are unsure whether it will accept it.
- How long does online notarization take?
- Most sessions take about 10 minutes once your document and ID are ready.
- What do I need for my video notary appointment?
- A valid photo ID, the completed form, and a device with a camera and internet connection.