Hesperia, CA · San Bernardino County
Temporary Occupancy Application
Hesperia's application for a temporary occupancy permit, such as a model home or sales office, backed by an owner's Letter of Authorization sworn before a notary.
- 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
Developers seeking a Temporary Occupancy permit in Hesperia for uses like model homes or a sales office file this application with the Planning Division, describing the proposed use, signage, and duration (up to three years). Like Hesperia's other planning applications, it includes a Letter of Authorization in which the legal property owner's certification must be subscribed and sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
Developers or builders in Hesperia requesting temporary occupancy of a model home, sales office, or similar temporary use.
Why it needs a notary
The attached Letter of Authorization requires the property owner's certification to be 'subscribed and sworn to before' a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Temporary Occupancy Application from the City of Hesperia.
- 2
Describe the Proposed Use
Fill in the property, tract number, and proposed use details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and sign the Letter of Authorization live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the Hesperia Planning Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hesperia. 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 my Hesperia temporary occupancy application notarized?
- Upload the application and Letter of Authorization, verify your ID on camera, and sign before an online notary during a short video session.
- Do I need a notary for a temporary occupancy permit in Hesperia?
- Yes. The property owner's Letter of Authorization must be sworn before a notary as part of the Temporary Occupancy Application.
- Can an out-of-state online notary sign for a Hesperia filing?
- California recognizes out-of-state acknowledgments under Civil Code §1189(b) when the notarial act complies with that state's law; check with Hesperia Planning if unsure.
- How long does the notarization take?
- Most remote sessions take about 15 minutes once your document and ID are ready.
- What happens after notarization?
- Submit the notarized application to the Hesperia Planning Division for review of the proposed model home or sales office use.