Escondido, CA · San Diego County
Historic Property Preservation Agreement
This agreement is for property owners and the City of Escondido to document preservation, maintenance, and use conditions for a privately owned property listed in the Local Register of Historic Places.
- 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 agreement sets preservation, maintenance, inspection, and improvement obligations for a qualified historic property, and describes its term, renewal, cancellation, and enforcement. The form states that it is made between the City and the owners, and that it becomes effective January 1 of the year after successful recordation with the County Recorder. Owners and city officials sign the agreement, and each listed signature must be notarized.
Who needs it
Owners of a qualified historic property in Escondido and the listed City officials need this agreement when entering into the City’s historic property preservation agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form requires notarization of every listed signature, including the Mayor, City Clerk, and each owner; it does not specify whether to use a jurat or acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Historic Property Preservation Agreement from the City of Escondido.
- 2
Complete the Agreement
Enter the owners’ names and other requested information, and review the agreement and its attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for each listed signer with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Each listed signer signs in the notary’s presence using a notarization method accepted for the document.
- 5
Submit for Recordation
Follow the City’s instructions to submit the signed agreement for recording with the County Recorder.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Escondido. 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 agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then book with a commissioned online notary. Each person whose signature is listed must sign before the notary, and the form says each listed signature must be notarized.
- Do I need to notarize every signature?
- Yes. The form specifically states that the Mayor’s, City Clerk’s, and each listed owner’s signature must be notarized.
- Can I use online notarization for this California form?
- 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.
- What happens after the agreement is signed?
- The form is prepared for recordation with the County Recorder. It states that the agreement takes effect on January 1 of the year following successful recordation.
Other forms in Escondido
Historic Property Preservation Agreement in other California cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.