Beverly Hills, CA · Los Angeles County
Fine Art Covenant
A recorded covenant in which a Beverly Hills property owner agrees to install and permanently maintain required public art as a condition of development approval.
- 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
Beverly Hills' Public Art Ordinance requires certain commercial and industrial development projects to include fine art visible to the public. This covenant, recorded against the property with the Los Angeles County Recorder, binds the owner and future owners to install, insure, and maintain the approved artwork, and to transfer it with any sale of the property. Because it runs with the land, the City requires an acknowledged signature before recording.
Who needs it
Owners of Beverly Hills commercial or industrial properties who satisfied a Public Art Ordinance condition of approval with an on-site fine art installation.
Why it needs a notary
The form instructs the signer to 'Attach ALL PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT' before recording, since a recorded covenant running with the land requires a notarized signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Get the Fine Art Covenant from the City of Beverly Hills Applications & Forms page.
- 2
Fill in Property and Art Details
Enter the owner name, APN, legal description, and the approved fine art details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the acknowledgment in front of the notary during the video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized covenant to the Beverly Hills City Clerk for recording with the County Recorder.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Beverly Hills. 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
- Do I need my Fine Art Covenant notarized?
- Yes. Beverly Hills records this covenant against your property's title, and the form itself calls for an all-purpose acknowledgment before it can be recorded.
- How do I get the covenant notarized online?
- Upload the completed covenant, verify your identity on camera, and sign in front of a licensed online notary during a short video session.
- Will the County Recorder accept an online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed under another state's law per Civil Code §1189(b); check with the City Clerk or County Recorder if you are unsure before submitting.
- Who has to sign the covenant if the owner is a corporation?
- The form requires two corporate officer signatures — one from Group A (chairman, president, or a vice president) and one from Group B (secretary, assistant secretary, CFO, or assistant treasurer).
- Can I complete the whole process without visiting City Hall?
- Yes, you can fill in the covenant, notarize it online, and return the recording-ready document without an in-person visit to Beverly Hills City Hall.