Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?

No. The form does not require notarization; the signer signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury.

Who should submit this application?

Property owners or their representatives proposing exterior work on a designated City Landmark or a property in a City designated Historic District should submit it.

How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?

Make an appointment with a historic preservation staff liaison, then return the complete application and required materials to the Community Development Department, Planning Division counter.

What materials accompany the application?

The packet lists plans, photographs, a site plan, and other materials as applicable to the project. It also requires electronic PDF and JPEG files of the complete application and required submittal items on a CD.

Beverly Hills, CA · Los Angeles County

No notary required

Certificate of Appropriateness Application

Property owners and applicants use this application to request city review of exterior work on a designated landmark or property in a historic district.

What this form is

This application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior work on a Beverly Hills designated City Landmark or property in a City designated Historic District. The city requires approval before a building permit for exterior work, and a pre-application meeting is required before submitting a project for Cultural Heritage Commission review. The application asks for property and applicant details, project information, and supporting plans, photographs, and other materials.

Who needs it

Property owners or their representatives proposing exterior work on a designated City Landmark or property in a City designated Historic District need this application.

How to submit it

Make an appointment with a historic preservation staff liaison to review and submit the application. Return the completed application and required materials to the Community Development Department, Planning Division counter.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer also signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application packet.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, applicant, project review type, proposed work, and scope of work details.
3
Gather Required Materials
Use the submittal checklist to assemble applicable plans, photographs, reports, and electronic files.
4
Meet With Staff And Submit
Make an appointment with a historic preservation staff liaison and submit the complete packet to the Planning Division counter.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?: No. The form does not require notarization; the signer signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury.
Who should submit this application?: Property owners or their representatives proposing exterior work on a designated City Landmark or a property in a City designated Historic District should submit it.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?: Make an appointment with a historic preservation staff liaison, then return the complete application and required materials to the Community Development Department, Planning Division counter.
What materials accompany the application?: The packet lists plans, photographs, a site plan, and other materials as applicable to the project. It also requires electronic PDF and JPEG files of the complete application and required submittal items on a CD.

Need something notarized?

This Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Beverly Hills form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.