Gardena, CA · Los Angeles County
Home Sharing Permit Owner/Tenant Authorization
The property owner or qualifying tenant authorization section of Gardena's Home Sharing Permit application, required before a short-term rental host can operate legally.
- 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
Gardena requires anyone operating a short-term home-sharing rental to hold a Home Sharing Permit under Municipal Code Chapter 5.76. The application's Property Owner Authorization and Qualifying Tenant Authorization sections record consent to file the application from everyone with an interest in the property or lease.
Who needs it
Gardena property owners or qualifying tenants applying for or renewing a Home Sharing Permit for a short-term rental.
Why it needs a notary
Both the Property Owner Authorization and Qualifying Tenant Authorization sections include a California Acknowledgment (Civil Code §1189) block, so each signer's authorization must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Home Sharing Permit/Renewal Application and Acknowledgement packet from Gardena's Planning Division.
- 2
Complete the Property and Host Sections
Fill in the owner, host, and property details on the application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment for each owner or qualifying tenant who must sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video call, verify identity, and sign the California acknowledgment before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed, notarized packet to Gardena's Planning Division with the rest of the submittal requirements.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gardena. 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 notarize the Gardena home sharing owner authorization?
- Complete the Home Sharing Permit application, then book an online notary session so the property owner (and any qualifying tenant) can sign the acknowledgment before a commissioned notary.
- Do I need this authorization notarized?
- Yes — both the Property Owner Authorization and Qualifying Tenant Authorization sections carry a California Civil Code §1189 acknowledgment that must be notarized.
- What if more than one person has an interest in the property?
- Every person whose consent is required must sign, and each acknowledgment block must be separately notarized.
- Can I use an online notary for a Gardena permit application?
- California accepts acknowledgments from notaries commissioned in other states performing remote online notarization; check with the Gardena Planning Division if you are unsure whether they'll accept it.