West Covina, CA · Los Angeles County
Minor Modification Application
This application requests a minor modification to previously approved plans or another planning entitlement, and property owners or their project coordinators submit it to the West Covina Planning Division.
- 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 collects project, property, applicant, and owner information for a minor modification request. Before the Planning Division can process the application, the legal owner’s permission must be notarized, and applicants must also provide the filing fee, required plan sets, and a digital copy of the plans on a flash drive.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a minor modification, and the project coordinators or applicants preparing the request, need this application and its required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has no printed jurat or acknowledgment block; each legal property owner signing the Owner’s Permission must do so before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Minor Modification Application and review the filing instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the project, property, applicant, and owner information, and prepare the required plans and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the legal owner’s signature on the Owner’s Permission, checking applicable California rules and city acceptance.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
The property owner signs the Owner’s Permission during the notarial appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, notarized permission, filing fee, required plans, and digital plan set to the Planning Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Covina. 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 Owner’s Permission notarized?
- The legal property owner or owners sign the Owner’s Permission before a notary. The city says this authorization must be notarized for the Planning Division to accept the application.
- Do I need to submit plans with this application?
- Yes. The instructions require two full-sized sets of applicable plans and a digital copy of the full plan set on a flash drive; emailed plans are not accepted.
- Can I use an online notary for this California city 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 else must accompany the application?
- The instructions list the filing fee, plans, a flash drive containing the digital plan set, and notarized Owner’s Permission. The city may also require architectural materials or a tenant roster.
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