Hanford, CA · Kings County
Tentative Parcel Map Application
This application requests review of a proposed parcel division and is filed by the property owner or the owner’s authorized agent with the City of Hanford.
- 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 application provides project, owner, applicant, and parcel details so the City can review whether a proposed development conforms to the Zoning Ordinance. Applicants must include the required tentative map materials, preliminary title report, and public-hearing information; incomplete applications will not be accepted or acted upon. The form states that signatures must be notarized when the application is filed by mail.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking City of Hanford review of a proposed parcel division must submit this application and its required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has no printed jurat or acknowledgment block; it says mailed signatures must be notarized, including the owner’s consent and agent’s certification signatures.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Tentative Parcel Map Application from the City of Hanford.
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Fill Out The Form
Print or type the requested project and party information, and prepare the required map, title report, and public-hearing materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If filing by mail, arrange notarization for the required signature or signatures; check with the city about acceptable notarization.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Sign the relevant application certification in the notary’s presence, following the notary’s instructions.
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Submit To The City
Send the completed application and supporting materials to the City of Hanford Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hanford. 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 submit a tentative parcel map application?
- Complete the application, provide the required map and supporting materials, and submit them to the City of Hanford Community Development Department. The form says mailed signatures must be notarized.
- Do I need to notarize signatures on this application?
- The form states that a signature must be notarized when filing is done by mail. It does not specify a notary certificate block. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for a mailed application?
- 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); use a commissioned online notary where authorized.
- What materials accompany the application?
- The form calls for a preliminary title report, 15 copies of the tentative parcel map, an original reduced copy, and public-hearing materials including a 500-foot area drawing and nearby property-owner information.