Gardena, CA · Los Angeles County
Amusement Device Permit Application
This five-page application is for individuals and businesses seeking a Gardena permit to conduct an amusement-device business and place amusement machines within the city.
- 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 application collects business and applicant details, ownership or officer information, proposed machine locations, business experience, and other information about the proposed activity. Applicants also state that the information is true and agree to follow the listed permit conditions, including removing covered devices if a permit is suspended or revoked. The form includes a notarized acknowledgment and directs applicants to the City of Gardena Business License Division.
Who needs it
Individuals and businesses planning to conduct an amusement-device business in Gardena and place amusement machines in the city should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block with a California penalty-of-perjury certification; the applicant signs the application and acknowledges it before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Amusement Device Permit Application from the City of Gardena.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete the applicable business, applicant, ownership, proposed activity, machine-location, and permit-history sections.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a notary appointment and check that the service can meet the form’s acknowledgment requirements.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Sign and acknowledge the application as directed while appearing before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed, notarized application to the City of Gardena Business License Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gardena. 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 amusement device permit application?
- Provide the requested business and applicant details, describe the proposed activity and machine locations, review the statements, then sign the form before a notary and submit it to the city.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has a notary acknowledgment block. Sign the application and acknowledge your signature before a notary; ask the city about any additional submission requirements.
- Can I use an online notary for this California form?
- 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). A commissioned online notary may be an option; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests business and applicant information, details about partners or company principals when applicable, the proposed machine location and business activity, prior permit history, and applicant statements.