Palmdale, CA · Los Angeles County
Acceptance of Grading and Drainage
This form records a property owner’s acceptance of grading or drainage work and assigns its cost and maintenance responsibility for submission to the City of Palmdale.
- 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
Property owners use this form to describe the site and proposed development, permit specified grading or drainage work, and state who will be responsible for its cost and maintenance. It also states that the City of Palmdale will be free of liability for damages due to the work. The form says all signatures must be notarized and acknowledgment forms attached; it is prepared for recording and returned to the City Clerk.
Who needs it
Property owners completing grading or drainage work described on the form must identify the property, give permission for the work, and assign responsibility for its cost and maintenance.
Why it needs a notary
The form has no notary block; it requires all owner signatures to be notarized and acknowledgment form(s) attached before submission for recording.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the City of Palmdale Acceptance of Grading and Drainage form.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Enter the owner names, property description, project details, permitted work, and responsibility for cost and maintenance.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for every owner signature and confirm the notary can provide the required acknowledgment forms.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Each owner signs in the notary's presence and completes the required notarization.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the acknowledgment form(s) and submit the completed form for recording as directed by the City of Palmdale.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Palmdale. 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 get the Acceptance of Grading and Drainage notarized?
- Complete the property and project information, then arrange for every owner signing the form to appear before a notary. Attach the acknowledgment form(s) as the city form instructs.
- Do I need to notarize every owner's signature?
- Yes. The form states that all signatures must be notarized and that acknowledgment form(s) must be attached.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this 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); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information does the form ask me to provide?
- It asks for the property description, development or project details, proposed address if available, permitted work, and the person or people responsible for costs and maintenance.