Villa Park, CA · Orange County
Certificate of Deposit Assignment (Grading Permit Security)
A notarized assignment that pledges a certificate of deposit to the City of Villa Park as financial security for completing grading and drainage work under a grading permit.
- 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
When a grading permit applicant posts a Certificate of Deposit instead of a bond or letter of credit, Villa Park requires this Certificate of Deposit Assignment to transfer the assignor's interest in the account to the city as security. The city can redeem the account if the grading and on-site drainage work is not completed as required. Because the assignment gives the city the right to withdraw funds without further notice, the city requires the assignor's signature to be notarized before it will accept the security.
Who needs it
Property owners or developers in Villa Park posting a certificate of deposit as financial security for a grading permit.
Why it needs a notary
The instructions state a Certificate of Deposit Assignment posted as grading security 'has to be notarized,' and the form provides a notary seal line for the assignor's signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Certificate of Deposit Assignment from Villa Park's Engineering and Public Works page.
- 2
Fill In Assignor and Account Details
Enter the assignor's name and address, the bank name, and the certificate of deposit amount and number.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary remote online notarization appointment for the assignor's signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign while the notary completes the acknowledgment during the video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized assignment along with the certificate of deposit to Villa Park's Engineering Department for your grading permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Villa Park. 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 a notary for a Villa Park Certificate of Deposit Assignment?
- Yes. The city's grading permit instructions require the assignment to be notarized before it can be accepted as security for a grading permit.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Fill in the assignor, bank, and account details, then book a Rush Notary online session to sign in front of a live notary over video.
- What is this assignment used for?
- It pledges a certificate of deposit to the City of Villa Park as a financial guarantee that grading and drainage improvements will be completed under your permit.
- Will the city accept an out-of-state online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries commissioned in other states when the act complies with that state's law; check with the Engineering Department if you're unsure.
- What else does the city need with this assignment?
- The certificate of deposit itself, showing a minimum six-month maturity and an automatic rollover provision, must accompany the notarized assignment.