Carson, CA · Los Angeles County
Certificate of Compliance Application
A recorded application in which a Carson property owner asks the City to confirm a parcel complies with the Subdivision Map Act before development or transfer.
- 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
Under California's Subdivision Map Act, a property owner can request a Certificate of Compliance to formally establish that a legal parcel conforms to state and City subdivision law. Once approved, the certificate is recorded against the property with the Los Angeles County Recorder, so Carson requires the owner's signature to carry a California all-purpose acknowledgment before it will process and record the document.
Who needs it
Owners of record in Carson who need the City to certify that their parcel legally complies with the Subdivision Map Act, often before selling, financing, or developing the property.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a full California All-Purpose Acknowledgment block requiring a notary's signature and seal before it can be recorded with the County Recorder.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Certificate of Compliance Application from Carson Public Works Engineering.
- 2
Attach Legal Description
Prepare Exhibit A (legal description) and Exhibit B (depiction) for the property.
- 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 application to Carson's Engineering Services Division for recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carson. 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 Certificate of Compliance application notarized?
- Yes. Carson records this document with the Los Angeles County Recorder, and it includes a California all-purpose acknowledgment that must be completed by a notary.
- How do I get the application notarized online?
- Upload the completed application, 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 Carson Engineering Services if you are unsure before submitting.
- What do I need before applying?
- You'll need the legal description of the property (Exhibit A) and a depiction map (Exhibit B) attached to the application.
- Can multiple owners sign?
- Yes, the form provides signature and acknowledgment lines for each owner of record on the property.