Signal Hill, CA · Los Angeles County
Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement
A recorded agreement letting a property owner keep non-standard improvements in the Signal Hill public right-of-way, signed by the owner and recorded against the property.
- 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 in Signal Hill who build fences, walls, landscaping, or other non-standard improvements that extend into the City's right-of-way must sign this Encroachment Agreement before the City will allow the improvements to remain. Because the agreement is recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder and runs with the land, binding future owners, the owner's signature must be notarially acknowledged before the county will accept it for recording.
Who needs it
Signal Hill property owners whose fences, walls, or other improvements encroach into the adjacent public right-of-way.
Why it needs a notary
The agreement is recorded against the property with the County Recorder and runs with the land, so California recording law requires the owner's signature to be notarially acknowledged.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement from the Signal Hill Encroachment Permit page.
- 2
Complete the Agreement
Fill in the property description, owner name, and description of the improvements in the right-of-way.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session and have your ID ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the agreement while the notary verifies your identity and witnesses the signature live.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Return the notarized agreement to Signal Hill Public Works to be recorded with the County Recorder.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Signal Hill. 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
- Do I need my encroachment agreement notarized?
- Yes. Because the agreement is recorded against your property with the Los Angeles County Recorder, your signature must be notarially acknowledged before it can be recorded.
- How do I get my Signal Hill encroachment agreement notarized online?
- Upload the completed agreement, verify your identity, and sign in front of an online notary during a live video session, then download the notarized document.
- What happens after the agreement is notarized?
- You submit the notarized agreement to the Signal Hill Public Works Department, which arranges for it to be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
- Will the County Recorder accept an online notarization?
- Most California county recorders accept notarial acts performed under another state's law, but check with Signal Hill Public Works if you are unsure before recording.