South Gate, CA · Los Angeles County
Pre-Sale Housing Inspection Application
The notarized application South Gate sellers or their agents must file to get the pre-sale housing inspection required by city ordinance before a residential property can be sold.
- 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
Under City Ordinance 9.62, South Gate requires a Pre-Sale Housing Inspection Report before most residential property sales. The city's process and requirements document states that the seller or property owner's signature on the Pre-Sale Application must be notarized, or, if an agent signs on the owner's behalf, the agent must submit a notarized letter of authorization along with a notarized acknowledgment certificate.
Who needs it
Property owners or their listing agents in South Gate preparing to sell a residential property subject to the city's pre-sale inspection ordinance.
Why it needs a notary
The city's requirements state the seller/property owner's signature on the Pre-Sale Application must be notarized, with a notarized letter of authorization additionally required when an agent signs.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Pre-Sale Housing Inspection requirements and application from South Gate's Building & Safety Division.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property address, seller information, and inspection request details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session and have your ID ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application while the notary verifies your identity and witnesses the signature live.
- 5
Submit to the City
Download the notarized application and submit it with the required fee to South Gate Building & Safety.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South Gate. 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
- Do I need my Pre-Sale Application notarized?
- Yes. South Gate requires the seller or property owner's signature on the Pre-Sale Housing Inspection Application to be notarized before the city will process it.
- How do I get my Pre-Sale Application notarized online?
- Upload the application, verify your ID, and sign in front of an online notary during a live video session, then download the notarized document to submit to the city.
- What if my real estate agent is filing on my behalf?
- Your agent must submit a notarized letter of authorization from you granting them permission to file, in addition to their own notarized signature on the application.
- Will South Gate accept a remote online notarization?
- Most California cities accept notarial acts performed under another state's law, but check with South Gate Building & Safety if you are unsure before submitting.