Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Compliance application?

No. Landowners sign and date the application, and the Indemnification Agreement must have original signatures; the document does not require notarization.

What supporting documents are required?

The checklist calls for a complete map, chain of title with referenced documents, an Assessor’s Parcel Map, access documentation, legal descriptions, and a signed Indemnification Agreement.

Who must sign the application?

All record landowners with title interest or vested rights must consent by signing the map and application. A legally executed Power of Attorney may be substituted and must accompany the application.

Sierra County, CA · Sierra County

No notary required

Application for Certificate of Compliance

Property owners apply to Sierra County for a Certificate of Compliance by providing parcel, ownership, and property information with required supporting documents.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Sierra County · Sierra County, Sierra County, California
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: sierracounty.ca.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application requests a Certificate of Compliance for presumed legal parcels and asks for applicant and landowner details, parcel information, and the date and recording data of the property's first division. Applicants must provide a map, chain of title materials, parcel map, access documentation, legal descriptions, and a signed indemnification agreement. The county reviews the filing for completeness before processing begins.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a Certificate of Compliance for presumed legal parcels must complete the application and obtain consent from all record landowners.

How to submit it

Submit the application and required materials to the Planning Department at P.O. Box 530, Downieville, CA 95936. Include the $100 non-refundable deposit, payable by check to the Sierra County Planning Department.

About notarization

This application does not require a notary; landowners sign and date it, and the attached Indemnification Agreement must also be returned with original signatures.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Compliance application and its checklist.
2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant, landowner, parcel, and property-division information, and obtain the required landowner signatures.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the map, chain of title materials, Assessor’s Parcel Map, access documentation, legal descriptions, and signed Indemnification Agreement.
4
Submit to the Planning Department
Send the completed application and supporting materials to the Planning Department with the $100 deposit payable by check.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Compliance application?: No. Landowners sign and date the application, and the Indemnification Agreement must have original signatures; the document does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Certificate of Compliance application?: Send the application and required materials to the Planning Department at P.O. Box 530, Downieville, CA 95936. Include the $100 non-refundable deposit by check.
What supporting documents are required?: The checklist calls for a complete map, chain of title with referenced documents, an Assessor’s Parcel Map, access documentation, legal descriptions, and a signed Indemnification Agreement.
Who must sign the application?: All record landowners with title interest or vested rights must consent by signing the map and application. A legally executed Power of Attorney may be substituted and must accompany the application.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Certificate of Compliance doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Sierra County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.