Sonora, CA · Tuolumne County

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Homebuyers Assistance Loan Program Declaration and Acknowledgement

This declaration and acknowledgement records property and seller information for buyers and sellers involved in a purchase through Sonora’s Homebuyers’ Assistance Loan Program.

What this form is

The document provides notice about the purchase, including the buyer, property address, purchase amount, estimated fair market value, and program conditions concerning eminent domain and relocation assistance. Sellers acknowledge inspection and property eligibility information, certify the property’s occupancy status, and sign to confirm they received and understood the declaration. It also refers to a separate lead-based paint disclosure that both buyer and seller must sign.

Who needs it

Buyers and sellers involved in a property purchase through Sonora’s Homebuyers’ Assistance Loan Program use this declaration and acknowledgement.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the referenced lead-based paint disclosure must be signed by both buyer and seller, but is not described as notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Declaration

    Download the Homebuyers Assistance Loan Program Declaration and Acknowledgement.

  2. 2

    Complete The Purchase Details

    Enter the buyer, property address, purchase amount, estimated fair market value, and other requested information.

  3. 3

    Complete Seller Acknowledgements

    Certify the property’s occupancy status and have the buyer and seller sign and date the applicable lines.

  4. 4

    Gather The Referenced Disclosure

    The form says both buyer and seller must sign a lead-based paint disclosure.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Homebuyers Assistance declaration cover?
It records purchase and property details, explains program conditions, and includes seller acknowledgements about inspection, property eligibility, and occupancy status.
Who signs the declaration?
The form provides signature lines for the buyer and seller, with date lines for each signer.
Do I need a notary for the Homebuyers Assistance declaration?
No. The declaration is signed without a notary. It also refers to a lead-based paint disclosure that both buyer and seller must sign, but does not say that disclosure needs notarization.
How do I submit the declaration?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Homebuyers Assistance Loan Program Declaration and Acknowledgement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Sonora form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.