San Fernando, CA · Los Angeles County
Notice of Subordination Requirements
This notice and agreement explain when the City may subordinate a city or agency loan; property owners and lenders complete the information and obtain required acknowledgments.
- 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 form outlines when a city or agency loan may be subordinated: for a refinance with a lower interest rate and no cash out, or when comparable financing is not reasonably available without subordination. It collects property and loan details, acknowledges the notice, and includes a subordination agreement affecting lien priority. The form advises allowing 5 to 10 business days for processing and says all signatures on the agreement must be acknowledged.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking subordination of a City or Agency loan, together with the lender and beneficiary involved in the refinancing, use this notice and agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The agreement requires acknowledgments for all signatures; the Owner and Beneficiary sign before a notary, and the form does not specify a jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Notice of Subordination Requirements and review the notice and agreement.
- 2
Fill In The Details
Complete the property owner, property, and existing and proposed loan information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the signatures that the agreement requires to be acknowledged.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The Owner and Beneficiary sign the agreement before a notary for acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed form for city processing; the notice says to allow 5 to 10 business days.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Fernando. 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 subordination notice and agreement?
- Enter the property and loan information, review the agreement with the other parties, and have every signature acknowledged. The form recommends allowing 5 to 10 business days for processing.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on the agreement?
- Yes. The form states that all signatures on the subordination agreement must be acknowledged. The agreement has signature lines for the Beneficiary and Owner.
- Can I use an online notary for this form 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).
- When may a City or Agency loan be subordinated?
- The notice lists refinancing for a lower interest rate with no cash out, or situations where substantially comparable refinancing or assistance is not reasonably available without subordination. Confirm with the city if unsure.