from what i got out of reading a little is that you dont need your doctor to sign it.... here is the form i found and it doesnt ask for the signature
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/pubsforms/for...s/cdph9042.pdf
here is the number for your county health department
Monterey County Health Department
19065 Portola Drive, Suite I
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 755-5013 Ext. 28
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9am - 12pm; 1pm - 4pm
By Appointment Only
and the price i found out is usualy like 160 or 80 for medical patents