Gardena, CA · Los Angeles County
Waiver of Property Information Report
A form Gardena property buyers sign to waive the city's Property Information Report before closing escrow, required by Gardena Municipal Code Chapter 15.40.
- 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
When a home in Gardena is sold, the seller or broker must normally provide the buyer a city Property Information Report showing permit history and zoning status before escrow closes. Buyers who choose to skip this report instead sign a Waiver of Property Information Report, delivered to the Community Development Department at least 20 days before the sale closes.
Who needs it
Home buyers in Gardena who are declining the city's Property Information Report ahead of a real estate closing.
Why it needs a notary
The Waiver includes a California All-Purpose Acknowledgment under Civil Code §1189, so the buyer's signature on the waiver must be notarized before it is submitted to the city.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Waiver
Get the Waiver of Property Information Report form from the City of Gardena's Community Development Department.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Enter the address, seller, broker, and buyer information on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment for the buyer's signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video call, verify identity, and sign the acknowledgment before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized waiver to Gardena's Community Development Department at least 20 days before closing.
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 notarize a Gardena property information report waiver?
- Download the waiver, fill in the buyer and property details, then book an online notary session to sign the acknowledgment before a commissioned notary via live video.
- Do I need this waiver notarized?
- Yes — the waiver includes a California Civil Code §1189 acknowledgment, so the buyer's signature must be notarized before the city will accept it.
- How soon before closing must I submit the waiver?
- Gardena requires the signed waiver at least 20 days before the sale or exchange closes.
- Can I use an online notary for this waiver?
- California accepts acknowledgments from notaries commissioned in other states performing remote online notarization under that state's law; check with the city if you're unsure whether they'll accept it.