Milpitas, CA · Santa Clara County
Covenant For Off-Site Work
A recorded consent from a neighboring property owner allowing a developer to build drainage or other improvements that cross onto their land, notarized before recording with Santa Clara County.
- 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
When a Milpitas construction project needs to carry drainage or make other improvements across an adjacent, off-site parcel, the off-site property owner signs this covenant giving permission and accepting ongoing maintenance responsibility. Because the City records this covenant to give constructive notice to future owners, the owner's signature must be notarized on a California All-Purpose Acknowledgment before the Office of Building Safety will accept it for recording.
Who needs it
Owners of a neighboring, off-site property who are granting permission for a developer's drainage or improvement work to cross their land in Milpitas.
Why it needs a notary
The City's Recordation of Documents handout names this exact form and states 'All signatures must be acknowledged before a Notary Public on the California All-Purpose Acknowledgement notary form.'
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Covenant for Off-Site Work from Milpitas Office of Building Safety.
- 2
Fill in Property and Work Details
Enter the off-site property description, developer name, and work description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment for the off-site owner's signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present ID and sign the covenant while the notary observes live.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized covenant to the Office of Building Safety for recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Milpitas. 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
- Do I need this covenant notarized?
- Yes, Milpitas requires it to be recorded with Santa Clara County, and the City's own instructions require a notary acknowledgment for every signer.
- How do I get the Covenant for Off-Site Work notarized online?
- Complete the property, drainage, and maintenance details, then book a Rush Notary video session to sign in front of a live online notary.
- Who signs this covenant?
- The off-site property owner granting permission for the developer's improvements to cross their land.
- Will Santa Clara County accept an online notarization?
- Most California recorders accept properly notarized remote online acknowledgments, but check with the Office of Building Safety if you are unsure before recording.