Claremont, CA · Los Angeles County
Historic Preservation Mills Act Agreement Application
This application package is for owners of qualifying historic residential properties who seek a Mills Act contract through the City of Claremont Planning Division.
- 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 package explains Claremont’s Mills Act program and provides an application for owners seeking a contract for a qualifying historic residential property. Applicants submit the completed application with supporting materials, including a grant deed, tax bill, ten-year improvement plan, cost estimates, and photographs. The City reviews eligibility and completeness, then the Architectural Commission and City Council consider the application. An owner acting through an agent must attach a notarized letter of authorization from the legal owner.
Who needs it
Owners of qualifying historic residential properties who want to apply for a Claremont Mills Act contract, or their agents with notarized owner authorization, need this package.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat signed by the City Clerk or a notary public; the property owner signs the certification statement before that official.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Download the Mills Act application package and checklist from the City of Claremont.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Provide owner and historic property details, complete the certification, and gather the supporting items listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary, subject to California’s remote-notarization rules.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the owner certification during the online notary session if remote notarization is available for your circumstances.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and supporting materials to the City of Claremont Planning Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Claremont. 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 complete the Mills Act application?
- Complete the owner and historic property information, sign the certification before the City Clerk or notary public, and include the supporting items listed in the application checklist.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The application includes a subscribed-and-sworn certification block for the City Clerk or a notary public. An agent acting for an owner must also attach a notarized authorization letter.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- 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); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents go with the application?
- The checklist calls for a grant deed, current property tax bill, ten-year improvement plan, improvement cost estimates, estimated rental value, property photographs, and any available historic photographs and information.