Palmdale, CA · Los Angeles County
Property Owner Authorization Letter
This letter lets a property owner authorize an applicant to file and represent the owner’s interests in Palmdale applications when the applicant is not the owner of record.
- 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 letter identifies the case numbers and assessor’s parcel numbers, confirms the owners’ authorization, and includes statements by the owners and applicant or representative. Palmdale requires it when an applicant is not the owner of record. All owners must sign using the names shown on the deed, and the form includes a notarial acknowledgment.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants use this letter when the applicant is not the owner of record for a Palmdale application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment, not a jurat; each person whose signature is acknowledged must appear before the notary and acknowledge signing.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Letter
Get the Owner Authorization Letter from the City of Palmdale.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Add the case and parcel numbers and complete the owner and applicant or representative information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an acknowledgment with a commissioned online notary where permitted.
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge your signature during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed letter to the City of Palmdale with the related application.
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 complete the owner authorization letter?
- Enter the case and parcel numbers, have all owners sign as their names appear on the deed, and complete the applicant or representative information. Arrange the acknowledgment, then submit the letter to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the owner authorization letter?
- The form includes a notarial acknowledgment. The person whose signature is acknowledged must appear before a notary and acknowledge signing.
- Can I notarize this letter online in California?
- 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.
- Who must sign the letter?
- All owners must sign using the names shown on the deed. The form also provides signature and contact fields for the applicant or applicant’s representative.