Larkspur, CA · Marin County
Encroachment License Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
A recorded agreement letting a property owner keep private improvements within the Larkspur public right-of-way, required whenever such encroachments exist.
- 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 a property owner's fence, wall, landscaping, or other improvement sits within the City's right-of-way, Larkspur requires this License Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants before it will allow the encroachment to remain. The City prepares the executable agreement from the owner's submitted drawings and insurance documents, and the owner signs it in front of a notary public before it is recorded with the Marin County Recorder.
Who needs it
Larkspur property owners with fences, landscaping, or other private improvements encroaching into the adjacent public right-of-way.
Why it needs a notary
The City's instructions state the owner must sign the agreement in front of a notary public before it is sent to the County Recorder for recordation against the property.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Submit Your Encroachment Documents
Send your survey drawing and insurance certificate to Larkspur Public Works.
- 2
Receive the Executable Agreement
The City prepares the final License Agreement for your signature.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote notarization appointment with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Complete ID verification and sign the agreement live with the notary.
- 5
Return for Recording
Send the notarized agreement back to the City for recordation with Marin County.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Larkspur. 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 to notarize the encroachment license agreement?
- Yes. Larkspur's instructions require the property owner to sign the agreement in front of a notary public before the City sends it to the County Recorder.
- How do I get the agreement notarized online?
- Once the City prepares your executable agreement, upload it, verify your ID, and sign during a live video session with an online notary.
- Do I need this if I'm just applying for the encroachment?
- The notarized agreement is the final recording step, prepared after you submit your survey drawing and insurance certificate to Public Works.
- Will Larkspur accept an out-of-state online notarization?
- California Civil Code §1189(b) allows recorders to accept acknowledgments made under another state's notary law; confirm with Larkspur Public Works if you're unsure.
- What do I need before the notary session?
- The final executable agreement prepared by the City, showing your property address, APN, and the encroachment description.