Do I need a notary for the Public Benefit Donation Form?

No. The form has a donor signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the donor just signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Public Benefit Donation Form?

Mail it to the City of Buellton, PO Box 1819, Buellton, CA 93427; deliver it to City Hall; or submit it through the City website. Online submitters should print a copy and deliver or mail the donation payment.

What information does the donation form ask for?

It requests donor contact details, donation type and amount or estimated value, the public benefit program, and a description of how the donation benefits the community or city programs.

Do in-kind donations need prior approval?

Yes. The instructions say all in-kind donations need prior administrative approval, and donors should contact the City Manager’s office before delivering physical items.

Buellton, CA · Santa Barbara County

No notary required

Public Benefit Donation Form

Donors use this form to offer monetary or in-kind donations to the City of Buellton and identify the public benefit or city program they wish to support.

What this form is

Use this form to offer a monetary or in-kind donation to the City of Buellton for an exclusively public purpose. It asks for donor contact information, donation type and amount or estimated value, the supported program, and how the donation benefits the community. Donations exceeding $10,000 and real property donations require City Council approval; in-kind donations need prior approval.

Who needs it

Individuals or organizations wishing to make a monetary or in-kind donation to support a public benefit or City of Buellton program should complete this form.

How to submit it

Submit the completed form by mail to City of Buellton, PO Box 1819, Buellton, CA 93427, in person at City Hall, or online through the City’s website. For online submissions, print a copy and deliver or mail the donation payment.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form contains no notarized or sworn attachment, so the donor just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Public Benefit Donation Form for your donation.
2
Complete The Form
Enter donor information, select the donation type and purpose, describe the public benefit, and sign and date the form.
3
Check Approval Requirements
In-kind donations need prior approval; donations over $10,000 and real property donations require City Council approval.
4
Submit To The City
Mail or deliver the form, or submit online. For online submissions, print a copy and deliver or mail the donation payment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Public Benefit Donation Form?: No. The form has a donor signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the donor just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Public Benefit Donation Form?: Mail it to the City of Buellton, PO Box 1819, Buellton, CA 93427; deliver it to City Hall; or submit it through the City website. Online submitters should print a copy and deliver or mail the donation payment.
What information does the donation form ask for?: It requests donor contact details, donation type and amount or estimated value, the public benefit program, and a description of how the donation benefits the community or city programs.
Do in-kind donations need prior approval?: Yes. The instructions say all in-kind donations need prior administrative approval, and donors should contact the City Manager’s office before delivering physical items.

Need something notarized?

This Public Benefit Donation Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Buellton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.