La Cañada Flintridge, CA · Los Angeles County
Covenant and Risk Acknowledgment for Fault Zone Construction
A recorded covenant La Cañada Flintridge property owners sign acknowledging their property sits in an Alquist-Priolo fault zone before building or maintenance work proceeds.
- 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
Properties in La Cañada Flintridge that fall within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone must have their owner record a Covenant and Risk Acknowledgment before the Building and Safety Division approves related construction. The covenant confirms the owner understands the surface fault rupture and ground shaking risk, and it runs with the land for future owners until the city releases it.
Who needs it
Owners of La Cañada Flintridge property located in a mapped Alquist-Priolo fault zone who are pulling an affected building permit.
Why it needs a notary
The form states 'SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED' and is recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder, so every owner's signature must be notarized before recording.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Get the Covenant and Risk Acknowledgment form from La Cañada Flintridge's Building & Safety Division.
- 2
Fill In Property and Permit Details
Enter the legal description, address, map book/page, and building permit number.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment for every owner who must sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video call, verify identity, and sign the covenant before the notary.
- 5
Record with the County
Submit the city-approved, notarized covenant to the LA County Recorder before your building permit proceeds.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from La Cañada Flintridge. 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 La Cañada Flintridge fault zone covenant?
- Fill in the legal description, building permit number, and owner names, then book an online notary session to sign before a commissioned notary via live video.
- Do I need this covenant notarized?
- Yes — the form explicitly states signatures must be notarized before the City of La Cañada Flintridge will record it.
- Who signs if the owner is a corporation?
- Two corporate officers must sign on behalf of the corporation.
- Can I use an online notary for a recorded fault-zone covenant?
- California accepts acknowledgments from notaries commissioned in other states performing remote online notarization; check with the Building and Safety Division if you're unsure whether the county recorder will accept it.