Westlake Village, CA · Los Angeles County
Property Owner Affidavit
The Property Owner Affidavit verifies an owner’s knowledge and consent for a development application and is filed by each property owner or authorized entity signatory.
- 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
Westlake Village requires this affidavit with any development application to verify that the filing has the property owner’s knowledge and consent. Each owner must sign if the property has multiple owners, and a separate affidavit is required for each signature. Partnerships, corporations, LLCs, and trusts may need to provide ownership disclosure and supporting documents; a grant deed is required if ownership differs from Los Angeles County Assessor records.
Who needs it
Property owners filing a development application in Westlake Village must submit this form, with a separate affidavit for each required owner or entity signature.
Why it needs a notary
The form marks the signature as requiring notarization but provides no jurat or acknowledgment block; each property owner or authorized entity signatory signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Download the Property Owner Affidavit from the City of Westlake Village.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property address, parcel number, project details, ownership type, and signer information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization with a commissioned online notary, and confirm the City will accept the notarization method.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Each required property owner or authorized entity signatory signs before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized affidavit with the development application and any required ownership disclosures or supporting documents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westlake Village. 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
- Who must sign the Property Owner Affidavit?
- All property owners must sign when there are multiple owners. For a partnership, corporation, LLC, or trust, an authorized agent or officer may sign as stipulated on the form.
- Do I need to submit a separate affidavit for each owner?
- Yes. The form says a separate affidavit must be submitted for each required signature when property has multiple owners or entities.
- How do I submit the affidavit with my development application?
- Complete the property and project details, have each required signer notarize the signature, attach any required ownership documents, and submit the affidavit with the development application.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- A notary authorized in California 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); ask the City whether it will accept one and confirm with the city if unsure.