Lathrop, CA · San Joaquin County
Swimming Pool Abandonment In Place Affidavit
This affidavit documents a property owner’s statements about a swimming pool or spa left in place and backfilled, for filing with the City of Lathrop Building Department.
- 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 property owner identifies the property and acknowledges that the pool or spa was left in place and backfilled without a compaction report, with no intention to build over that area. If construction later occurs there, the form states that a complete demolition permit and a soils and compaction report from a qualified soil engineer will be required. The owner completes and signs the affidavit for the Building Department.
Who needs it
A property owner whose swimming pool or spa was left in place and backfilled should complete this affidavit for the City of Lathrop Building Department.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a California acknowledgment, which the property owner or owners named in the certificate sign before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Swimming Pool Abandonment In Place Affidavit from the City of Lathrop.
- 2
Fill In The Owner And Property Details
Enter the property owner’s legal name and property address, and review the statements about the backfilled pool or spa.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Check that remote notarization is available for your situation before booking a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Sign the affidavit in front of the notary, who completes the form’s acknowledgment section.
- 5
Submit It To The City
Send the completed affidavit to the City of Lathrop Building Department using its accepted submission method.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lathrop. 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 complete the pool abandonment affidavit?
- Enter the property owner’s legal name and property address, review the statements, and sign before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit to the City of Lathrop Building Department.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form’s notary section contains an acknowledgment and says it requires completion by a notary public. The property owner or owners named in the certificate sign before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary 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); a commissioned online notary may be an option where permitted.
- What does the affidavit say about future construction?
- It states there is no intention to build over the pool or spa area. If construction does occur there, the form says a complete demolition permit and a soils and compaction report from a qualified soil engineer will be required.
- Where should I submit the completed form?
- The form is addressed to the City of Lathrop Building Department. For submission details or questions about the city’s process, confirm with the city if unsure.