Compton, CA · Los Angeles County
AS-IS Owner Acknowledgment (Presale Inspection Release)
A notarized buyer acknowledgment letting a Compton property sell 'as is' despite open Building and Safety violations found during the required presale inspection.
- 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
Compton requires a Report of Residential Building Records inspection before any residential sale or exchange under the Report of Residential Sale Ordinance. When outstanding code violations are not corrected before closing, the prospective buyer can instead sign this AS-IS Owner Acknowledgment accepting responsibility for the violations; the City requires the buyer's signature on this acknowledgment and the related Inspection Report to be notarized before it will issue the AS-IS release.
Who needs it
Prospective buyers of Compton residential property who are purchasing 'as is' with outstanding Building and Safety violations noted in the presale inspection report.
Why it needs a notary
The form instructs 'The buyer must sign both the letter and the Inspection Report, these documents must be notarized,' and to return the acknowledgment as 'this Notarized document' to Building and Safety.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Complete the Presale Inspection
Schedule and complete the required presale inspection with Compton Building and Safety.
- 2
Prepare the AS-IS Acknowledgment
Fill in the property address, buyer name, and estimated escrow closing date on the acknowledgment.
- 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 and Inspection Report in front of the notary during the video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized documents, along with the $75 fee, to Compton Building and Safety.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Compton. 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 the AS-IS acknowledgment notarized?
- Yes. Compton requires the buyer's signature on the AS-IS acknowledgment and the Inspection Report to be notarized before Building and Safety will issue the release.
- How do I get the acknowledgment notarized online?
- Upload the completed acknowledgment, verify your identity on camera, and sign in front of a licensed online notary during a short video session.
- Will Compton Building and Safety accept an online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed under another state's law per Civil Code §1189(b); check with Building and Safety if you are unsure before submitting.
- What happens if the violations aren't fixed after I buy AS-IS?
- If violations aren't addressed within 30 days of closing (up to 60 days after notice), the City can record a Substandard notice against the property's title and apply administrative fees.