Cerritos, CA · Los Angeles County
Covenant For A Restricted Use Area Regarding Certified Pool/Spa Fill
This covenant records a restricted-use area on property where a demolished pool or similar feature was backfilled, and is filed by the property owner with the City of Cerritos.
- 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 covenant identifies an area with uncertified pads or grading where backfilled soil may not meet minimum compaction requirements. It states that the area must remain free of permanent residential structures unless approved by the Building Official, and that a California State-licensed Civil Engineer must certify soil compaction before construction there. The City of Cerritos Building and Safety Division Building Official must approve the form before it is recorded.
Who needs it
Property owners whose property includes a demolished and backfilled pool or similar feature must complete this covenant when the City requires the area to be recorded as restricted use.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment certificate with a penalty-of-perjury statement; each property owner signing the covenant must acknowledge their signature before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Covenant
Get the City of Cerritos covenant for a restricted-use area regarding certified pool/spa fill.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Enter the legal description, assessor's ID, tract and lot numbers, address, and property owners' names.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each property owner signs and acknowledges the signature during the notary session.
- 5
Submit For City Approval
Obtain approval from the City Building and Safety Division Building Official before recording the covenant.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cerritos. 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
- What does the pool/spa fill covenant do?
- It records a restricted-use area where a demolished pool or similar feature was backfilled with soil that may not meet construction compaction requirements.
- Who must sign the covenant?
- The legal property owner or owners named on the form sign the covenant. Each signer must acknowledge their signature before the notary.
- Do I need City approval before recording this form?
- Yes. The form says it must be approved by the City of Cerritos Building and Safety Division Building Official before recording.
- How do I notarize this covenant online?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city if unsure.