San Juan Capistrano, CA · Orange County
Residential Indoor Marijuana Cultivation Permit Application
This application is for each person seeking permission to cultivate marijuana plants for personal use inside a San Juan Capistrano residence or qualifying accessory structure.
- 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 application collects information about the applicant, property, proposed cultivation, and any planned improvements. It also sets out city cultivation standards and includes an indemnity section, an applicant declaration, and a separate owner or landlord authorization with a notary acknowledgment. The city requires approval of a Residential Indoor Marijuana Cultivation Permit for personal cultivation inside a private residence or an accessory structure on the same property.
Who needs it
Each person seeking permission to cultivate marijuana for personal use in a San Juan Capistrano residence or accessory structure must complete the application.
Why it needs a notary
The owner or landlord signs the authorization’s acknowledgment before a notary; the applicant also signs the application’s declaration under penalty of perjury.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Residential Indoor Marijuana Cultivation Permit Application and owner or landlord authorization.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the applicant, property, cultivation, and planned-improvement information, and review the city standards and declarations.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the owner or landlord authorization if remote notarization is available for your signing.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The owner or landlord signs the authorization in front of the notary; the applicant signs the application and its declaration.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and owner or landlord authorization to the City of San Juan Capistrano.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Juan Capistrano. 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 or landlord authorization?
- Enter the property and applicant details, then have the legal owner or landlord sign the authorization with its acknowledgment before a notary. The form also asks the owner or landlord to declare the statement true under penalty of perjury.
- Do I need the property owner’s notarized consent?
- The application says that an applicant who is not the property owner must have the owner’s written and notarized consent. The attached owner or landlord authorization includes a notary acknowledgment.
- Can I use an online notary for this 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). If eligible, use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the number of plants, the cultivation location, and information about any planned improvements. It also includes city standards, an indemnity section, and signatures.
Residential Indoor Marijuana Cultivation Permit Application in other Orange County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.