Modesto, CA · Stanislaus County
Deferred Payment Agreement and Notice of Lien
This agreement lets a commercial, industrial, or multi-family property owner request deferred payment of certain City of Modesto fees and records the related lien against the property.
- 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 agreement covers deferral of capital facilities, water connection, and/or wastewater capacity fees for a project seeking a building permit. It sets out payment terms, interest, and the lien notice, and must be executed and recorded before the city issues the building permit. Owners provide property and project details, fee amounts, payment terms, and signatures.
Who needs it
A commercial, industrial, or multi-family property owner seeking to defer eligible City of Modesto fees due when a building permit is issued needs this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a state jurat; each individual Owner signer must sign before a commissioned online notary, who administers an oath or affirmation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the Deferred Payment Agreement and Notice of Lien from the City of Modesto.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the property, project, deferred fee, payment, and Owner details required by the agreement.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the individual Owner signers who need notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Join the online session and sign as directed while the notary administers the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Arrange recording and submit the executed agreement as required before the city issues the building permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Modesto. 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 get this agreement notarized online?
- Complete the agreement, book a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. After notarization, follow the city’s recording and submission instructions.
- Do I need to notarize every Owner signature?
- The form says all individual signatures must be notarized. Its signature requirements also list different signing rules for corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can a notary located in California perform remote online notarization?
- A notary located in California 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).
- When must the agreement be recorded?
- The agreement says it must be executed and recorded before the city issues the building permit. The Owner is responsible for the recording expense.