Fontana, CA · San Bernardino County
Notarized Property Owner Affidavit
The Fontana Planning Department's required affidavit in which a property owner confirms ownership and authorizes a land-use application, which must be signed before a notary.
- 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
The City of Fontana requires this affidavit for nearly every Planning Department application — including lot line adjustments, conditional use permits, and variances — except appeals, Development Code Amendments, re-build letters, and zoning letters. The property owner states they own the entire property involved and permits the filing of the application, and the form is explicit that the Planning Department will reject any application whose Owner's Permission is not notarized.
Who needs it
Property owners in Fontana authorizing a planning, zoning, or land-use application to be filed on their property.
Why it needs a notary
The form states 'The property owner affidavit must be signed by the property owner before a notary' and 'The Owner's Permission MUST be notarized or the Planning Department will not accept the application.'
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Notarized Property Owner Affidavit from the City of Fontana Planning Department.
- 2
Fill in Owner Information
Print the property owner's name(s) and confirm the property involved in the application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and sign the affidavit live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Upload the notarized affidavit to your Build Fontana account with the rest of your application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fontana. 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 get my Fontana property owner affidavit notarized?
- Upload the affidavit, verify your ID on camera, and sign before an online notary during a short video session, then attach the notarized PDF to your Planning Department application.
- Do I need a notary for a Fontana planning application?
- Yes, for nearly all planning applications. Fontana states the Owner's Permission 'MUST be notarized or the Planning Department will not accept the application.'
- Can an out-of-state online notary sign for a Fontana filing?
- California recognizes out-of-state acknowledgments under Civil Code §1189(b) when the notarial act complies with that state's law; check with Fontana Planning if you are unsure.
- How long does the notarization take?
- Most remote sessions take about 10 minutes for this one-page affidavit.
- What happens after notarization?
- Attach the notarized affidavit and California All-Purpose Acknowledgment to your Build Fontana application submittal.