Waterford, CA · Stanislaus County

No notary required

Garage Yard Sale Permit

Waterford residents apply for this permit before advertising or holding a garage or yard sale at a single location.

What this form is

The permit authorizes a garage or yard sale at one location for up to three consecutive days. The form asks for the applicant’s name, sale address, dates and hours, a general description of items for sale, and a signature; the listed fee is $10. It also explains sale-sign rules and states that no more than three permits may be issued for one location in a twelve-month period.

Who needs it

Anyone proposing to promote, advertise, or conduct a garage sale in Waterford must obtain this permit beforehand.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $10 fee.

About notarization

This permit is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Permit

    Download the Garage Yard Sale Permit form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide the applicant name, sale location, dates, hours, property description, and signature.

  3. 3

    Check The Requirements

    The form lists a $10 fee and explains permit and sign requirements; it lists no attachments.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the permit to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who needs a Waterford Garage Yard Sale Permit?
Anyone proposing to promote, advertise, or conduct a garage sale must obtain a permit beforehand. The permit applies to one sale location.
How long is the permit good for?
The form states that the permit is good for three consecutive days and that it applies to one location only.
How do I submit the Garage Yard Sale Permit?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $10 fee.
Do I need a notary for the Garage Yard Sale Permit?
No. The permit is signed and dated without a notary, and the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment.

Need something notarized?

This Garage Yard Sale Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Waterford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.