Woodland, CA · Yolo County
Letter of Agency
The form Woodland property owners sign to authorize an applicant or representative to file planning entitlement requests on their behalf, which the City requires to be notarized.
- 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
When the applicant for a Woodland planning entitlement, such as a Lot Line Adjustment, Tentative Map, Variance, or Conditional Use Permit, is not the property owner of record, the owner must submit this Letter of Agency granting permission to the applicant. The City's own instructions state the Letter of Agency must be notarized, and the form includes a full California notarial acknowledgment block for the owner's signature.
Who needs it
Property owners in Woodland who are authorizing an applicant, architect, or agent to file a planning entitlement application on their behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The form states 'The Letter of Agency must be notarized' and includes a complete California notarial acknowledgment block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Letter of Agency from the City of Woodland Community Development Department.
- 2
Fill in Applicant and Property Details
Enter the applicant's name, the property address, and the assessor's parcel number, and check the entitlement being requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and sign the Letter of Agency live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized Letter of Agency with your planning entitlement application at Woodland Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Woodland. 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 my Woodland Letter of Agency notarized?
- Fill in the applicant and property details, verify your ID on camera, and sign before an online notary during a short video session.
- Do I need a notary for a Letter of Agency in Woodland?
- Yes, the City's Community Development Department requires the Letter of Agency to be notarized before it can be filed with a planning application.
- Can an out-of-state online notary sign for a Woodland planning application?
- California recognizes out-of-state acknowledgments under Civil Code §1189(b) when the notarial act complies with that state's law; check with the City if unsure.
- How long does the notarization take?
- Most remote online notarization sessions take about 10-15 minutes once your document and ID are ready.
- What happens after notarization?
- Submit the notarized Letter of Agency to the City of Woodland Community Development Department along with your planning entitlement application.