Santa Clara, UT · Washington County
Release of Liability
This release records a property owner’s agreement to accept responsibility for soil and groundwater conditions when seeking a Santa Clara City building permit for construction on the property.
- licensed online 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
Santa Clara City’s form releases the City from liability for damages related to unstable soil conditions or violations of applicable laws, ordinances, or city standards. The property owner acknowledges obtaining a soils and groundwater analysis and responsibility for following its recommendations; City inspections will not check compliance with that analysis. The form identifies the affected property and is tied to the City’s agreement to issue a building permit for construction there.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a Santa Clara City building permit for construction on property with potential unstable soil or groundwater conditions needs to complete this release.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; each property owner signing the release must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge executing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get Santa Clara City’s Release of Liability form.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Enter the affected property’s address, tax ID, subdivision, phase, and lot. Review the release terms.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and follow the instructions for identity verification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each property owner appears before the notary and acknowledges signing the release during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed notarized form to Santa Clara City as part of the building permit process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Santa Clara. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed 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 Release of Liability?
- Identify the property, review the release terms, and enter the date. Each property owner must sign and acknowledge the document before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment block requiring the property owner or owners to personally appear before a notary and acknowledge signing.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Utah authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary with the required remote notary certification. Ask the City whether it accepts the remotely notarized form.
- What property details does the form ask for?
- It provides spaces for the property address, tax ID, subdivision, phase, and lot, along with the date and property-owner signatures.
- Where do I submit the completed release?
- The form is associated with a Santa Clara City building permit. Confirm submission instructions and any recording needs with the City or county recorder if unsure.
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