Cloverdale, CA · Sonoma County
Massage Therapist Permit Application
This application is for people seeking a Cloverdale massage therapist permit and asks for personal, residence, employment, criminal history, massage business, and education information.
- 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 Cloverdale Police Department application collects information for a massage therapist permit, including the proposed business location, work and residence history, criminal history, and massage education. Applicants must complete every section, have their signature notarized, arrange fingerprinting with the police department, and submit the application with school credentials and the required fee. The form says permits are tied to a specific business name and location and must be renewed every two years.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to operate a massage establishment or outcall massage service in Cloverdale must apply for a permit through the police department.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a state jurat, and the applicant must sign the declaration before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Massage Therapist Permit Application from the Cloverdale Police Department form page.
- 2
Fill In Every Section
Complete the requested personal, residence, employment, criminal history, massage business, and education information; use “not applicable” or “none” where needed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a notary appointment for the applicant signature. Check California online notarization availability before booking.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Sign the applicant declaration before the notary public so the required signature can be notarized.
- 5
Submit To The Police Department
Arrange fingerprinting and bring the completed application, school credentials, and required fee to the Cloverdale Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cloverdale. 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 notarized signature on this application?
- Complete the application, then sign the declaration before a notary public. The overview also requires fingerprinting and supporting school documents when you file with the police department.
- Do I need to have my application signature notarized?
- Yes. The application overview says a notary public must notarize your signature, and the declaration labels the applicant’s signature as requiring notarization.
- Can I use remote online notarization 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); ask about availability before booking.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The overview lists a copy of each massage school completion certificate or training transcripts and a $425 non-refundable fee. It also says applicants must arrange fingerprinting through the Cloverdale Police Department.
- Can I apply if a section does not apply to me?
- The overview says not to leave blanks. Enter “not applicable” or “none” when a section or question does not apply; confirm with the city if unsure.