Desert Hot Springs, CA · Riverside County
Standing Trespass Enforcement Authorization
This authorization lets a property owner, agent, or lawful possessor ask Desert Hot Springs police to enforce trespass rules at a specified property address.
- 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 authorizes Desert Hot Springs police to ask unauthorized people to leave a property when it is not open to the public and to arrest those who refuse. The city requires a notarized authorization for each unique address; the authorization lasts no more than 12 months and may end sooner if ownership or lawful possession changes. Submit it to the police department by mail or in person; you may email a scan for faster processing, but must still deliver the original.
Who needs it
A property owner, the owner’s agent, or a person in lawful possession who wants Desert Hot Springs police to enforce trespass rules at a specific property address needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a California acknowledgment on page three; the person authorizing enforcement must sign in the presence of a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Standing Trespass Enforcement Authorization from the city and use a separate form for each unique address.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the authorizing person’s contact details, property information, effective and expiration dates, and any additional addresses or suites.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a notarization and check that the notarial process is available for your location and circumstances.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Sign the authorization in the notary’s presence and complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit It To The City
Mail or personally deliver the original to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department; you may email a scan for faster processing.
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 submit the completed authorization?
- Mail or personally deliver the completed original to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department. The form says you may email a scan for faster processing, but the original must still be delivered.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The form says it must be signed in the presence of a notary and includes a California acknowledgment certificate for the signer.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- 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.
- How long does the authorization remain in effect?
- The form states that the authorization is valid for a maximum of 12 months and ends immediately if the property ownership transfers or the person in lawful possession changes. The owner may withdraw it at any time.