Desert Hot Springs, CA · Riverside County
Sign Permit Application
This application requests city review of a proposed permanent or temporary sign or sign program, and is filed by an applicant seeking approval for signage at a property in Desert Hot Springs.
- 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 applicant and property owner contact details, the project location, sign type and dimensions, and information about lighting and surrounding uses. The city says applications generally must be submitted to the Planning Department before placing, erecting, moving, reconstructing, or replacing a sign. Applicants must provide the completed application, applicable fee, plans, and other listed materials; incomplete submittals will not be accepted.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a permanent or temporary sign permit or sign program in Desert Hot Springs need this form and the listed supporting materials for city review.
Why it needs a notary
The form has no jurat or acknowledgment block; it states that property owner signatures, when the owner is not the applicant, require notarization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Sign Permit Application from the City of Desert Hot Springs applications page.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant and property details, project location, sign type and dimensions, and other requested information.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the applicable fee, three copies of complete plans, and a PDF copy of drawings on CD as listed by the city.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
If the property owner is not the applicant, arrange notarization of the property owner's signature.
- 5
Sign On Video
The property owner completes the required notarization with a commissioned online notary where legally authorized.
- 6
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Planning Department for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Desert Hot Springs. 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 property owner signature notarized?
- The form says property owner signatures require notarization when the owner is not the applicant. Arrange notarization of the owner's signature before submitting the application.
- Do I need to include plans with my sign permit application?
- Yes. The form lists three copies of complete plans and a PDF copy of drawings on CD among the submittal requirements. It warns that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Can I complete this notarization online?
- A commissioned online notary may notarize remotely where legally authorized. Notaries 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).
- Which sign permit should I select?
- The application offers permanent sign permit, temporary sign permit options for 30 or 120 days, and sign program. Review the choices and confirm with the city if unsure.