Colton, CA · San Bernardino County

No notary required

Self-Certification and Verification Form

Colton property owners use this form to verify required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and water-efficient plumbing fixtures in a dwelling.

What this form is

This voluntary form lets a Colton property owner certify that required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and working, and that plumbing fixtures meet the listed water-flow limits. It describes retrofit requirements for permitted alterations, repairs, or additions and asks for the owner’s name, property address, signature, and date. An owner may instead arrange for a City Building Inspector to perform the verification.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking to self-certify required alarms and water-efficient plumbing fixtures in a dwelling may complete this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; it mentions no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the property owner simply signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Self-Certification and Verification Form for Colton.

  2. 2

    Complete The Owner Information

    Print the property owner’s name and dwelling address, and review the alarm and plumbing requirements.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the form to affirm that the listed requirements are met.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Self-Certification and Verification Form verify?
It lets the property owner verify that required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and tested, and that plumbing fixtures meet the listed water-flow limits.
Who completes this form?
The property owner prints their name and the dwelling address, then signs and dates the form to affirm the listed alarm and plumbing requirements.
Do I need a notary for the Self-Certification and Verification Form?
No. The document has no notary block or notarized attachment; the property owner simply signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Self-Certification and Verification Form?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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This Self-Certification and Verification Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Colton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.