Woodside, CA · San Mateo County
Certificates of Compliance
This document explains how to request a Town of Woodside review of a lot’s legal status and lists the supporting materials applicants may need to submit.
What this form is
The Town reviews a lot’s legal status and may issue a Certificate of Compliance or Conditional Certificate of Compliance if it determines the lot was legally created and has basic utilities. If no qualifying recorded map or approved certificate of exception can be presented, the document asks applicants to provide title and deed records, utility availability letters, and other property information. A fee is also listed as required.
Who needs it
Property owners or others seeking a Town review of a lot’s legal status may need to submit this application and the listed supporting materials.
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 document does not require notarization; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, and it contains no signature or date field.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Document
Download the Certificates of Compliance document to review the Town’s application requirements.
- 2
Check for Existing Records
Check whether a recorded final, parcel, or official map, or an approved certificate of exception, can be presented for the property.
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Gather Supporting Materials
If no qualifying record can be presented, gather the listed title, deed, utility, soil or sewer, topographic, access, and lot-size information.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for Certificates of Compliance?
- No. The document has no notary block and lists no sworn or notarized attachment; it also contains no signature or date field.
- How do I submit a Certificates of Compliance application?
- The document does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What supporting materials may be needed?
- If you cannot present a qualifying recorded map or approved certificate of exception, the document lists a current title report, chain of title report, deed, utility letters, and other lot information.
- Does a Certificate of Compliance authorize development?
- No. The document says development requires permits or other approvals and fulfillment of any conditions in a Conditional Certificate of Compliance.
Need something notarized?
This Certificates of Compliance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Woodside form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.