Berkeley · Alameda County · California
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Berkeley forms you can notarize online
Each of these Berkeley forms must be signed in front of a notary. Upload it and a commissioned online notary completes it over video.
Other Berkeley forms (no notary required)
Berkeley documents you can download and submit yourself. No notary signature or stamp is needed for these.
Accelerated Plan Check Request
Property applicants use this form to request accelerated Building and Safety plan review for a project before submitting a building permit application.
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Request for After-Hours Inspection
This form lets a project applicant request an after-hours building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing inspection in Berkeley.
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Application for Alternative Materials, Design and Methods of Construction
Property owners and project applicants use this application to request approval for alternative construction materials, designs, or methods for a Berkeley project.
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Revisions to Approved Plans and Deferred Submittals
This form lets a permit applicant request revisions to approved construction plans or submit deferred materials for a Berkeley project.
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Bird Safe Building Requirements Attestation Form
This attestation form lets building permit applicants acknowledge Berkeley’s bird-safe building requirements and applicable compliance options for regulated materials.
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Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permit Application
Property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to request building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign, or demolition permits in Berkeley.
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Building Move Authorization
Property owners or their representatives use this authorization to seek a Berkeley permit to move a building and obtain required agency reviews.
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Building Move Permit Application
This application is for property owners, agents, contractors, or design professionals requesting a permit to move a building in Berkeley.
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Application Extension Request
Applicants use this form to request more time for a Berkeley building permit application that would otherwise expire.
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Records Retrieval Request
Use this request to ask Berkeley Building and Safety to locate permit records, notices of violations, or plans for a property.
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New Business License Application
Businesses use this application to register for a Berkeley business license and provide details about their ownership, location, and activities.
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Residential Preferential Parking Program Child Care Permit Affidavit
Parents or custodians complete this affidavit to support a child care permit for parking in a designated Residential Preferential Parking area.
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Application for Condominium
Property owners or applicants use this application to submit a proposed new condominium or condominium conversion to Berkeley.
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Construction Waste Management Plan
This form records construction waste and diversion plans for project applicants submitting a building permit application to Berkeley.
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Creek/Creek Culvert Permit Application Form
Property owners and applicants use this form to describe a project and determine whether creek or creek culvert permits are required.
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Application to Remove Deed Restriction
Property owners use this application to ask Berkeley to rescind or modify a previously recorded deed restriction or notice of limitation.
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Demolition Permit Application
Property owners, agents, contractors, or design professionals use this application to provide project and applicant information for a demolition permit.
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Encroachment Permit Application
Property owners use this application to request a Berkeley encroachment permit and describe a proposed project in the public right-of-way.
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Engineering Permit Supplement – Discharge Permit
This supplement provides discharge details and supporting requirements for applicants seeking an Engineering Permit for temporary water discharge to the sanitary sewer.
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Engineering Permit Application
Property owners, contractors, and applicants use this application to request permits for engineering work in Berkeley.
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Engineering Permit Application Private Sewer Lateral
Property owners and licensed contractors use this application to request a Berkeley engineering permit for private sewer lateral work and provide project details.
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Permit Declarations
This form collects contractor, workers’ compensation, and ordinance declarations for contractors, property owners, or agents seeking an engineering utility permit.
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Fire Permit Application
Berkeley applicants use this form to request construction, equipment installation, or operational fire permits and provide project, contact, owner, and contractor information.
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Fire Permit Declarations Form
This form collects contractor or owner declarations for Berkeley Fire Department permits involving building construction, installation, or modification.
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Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement
Development permit applicants use this statement to report whether a proposed project site or alternative site appears on hazardous waste site lists.
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In-Home Care Residential Preferential Permit Renewal Medical Affidavit
Berkeley residents applying for an In-Home Care Parking Permit use this affidavit to provide medical and physician information and sign a declaration.
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In-Home Care Permit Medical Affidavit Form
Attending physicians and healthcare professionals complete this form to apply for an In-Home Care Permit in a Residential Preferential Parking area.
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Landmark, Structure of Merit or Historic District Petition Form
Berkeley residents use this petition to ask the Landmarks Preservation Commission to consider a property for designation as a Landmark, Structure of Merit, or Historic District.
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Landmark, Structure of Merit or Historic District Designation Form
This form provides information for a proposed Berkeley landmark, structure of merit, or historic district designation and is completed by the person submitting the proposal.
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Lot Line Adjustments Information and Application
Berkeley property owners and applicants use this application to submit a lot line adjustment or land division proposal for city review.
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Microfiche Request for Permit Records
This form helps property owners, buyers, agents, and other requesters ask Berkeley Building and Safety to locate older permit records.
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Middle Housing Project Prior Tenancy Attestation Form
Property owners submit this attestation with a Berkeley Middle Housing Project application that includes demolition and renovation or reconstruction of a dwelling unit.
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New Business License Application
Businesses use this application to request a Berkeley business license and report ownership, business activities, and the applicable license tax.
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Owner-Builder Verification and Limitation of Sale
Property owners named as builders on a Berkeley building permit complete this form to acknowledge owner-builder responsibilities and verify their information.
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Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner's Behalf
Property owners complete this form to authorize another person to apply for, sign, and file documents for an Owner-Builder Permit.
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Licensed Contractor, Owner-Builder, and Worker's Compensation Declarations
Contractors, property owners, and owner’s agents complete this form to make declarations required for a Berkeley building permit.
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Permit Extension Request
Permit holders or their representatives use this form to request more time to complete building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or sign permit work in Berkeley.
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Request for Refund of Permit Fees
This form lets permit applicants request a refund of fees from Berkeley’s Building and Safety Permit Service Center.
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Engineering Permit Application Private Sewer Lateral
This application requests a Berkeley private sewer lateral permit and is completed by the licensed contractor responsible for the work.
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Back Check Application for Replacement of Lost or Missing Plans
Property project applicants use this form to submit previously approved plan sheets and related attachments for a Planning Department back check.
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Residential and Visitor Parking Permit Application
Berkeley residents use this application to request residential or visitor parking permits by providing their contact, address, and vehicle information.
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Residential Preferential Parking In-Home Care and Child Care Permit Application
Residents use this application to request Residential Preferential Parking permits for in-home care providers or child care providers serving children age 12 or younger.
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Residential Preferential Parking Program Permit Waiver Request Form
Berkeley residents use this form to request a waiver for an additional Residential Preferential Parking permit at their address.
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SB 9 Owner Attestation Form
Berkeley property owners complete this affidavit and submit it with an urban lot split application to attest to their intent to occupy a dwelling on the property.
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SB 9 Prior Tenancy Attestation Form
Property owners use this form to attest to prior tenancy history when a proposed SB 9 project includes demolition or alteration of a dwelling unit.
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Exception – Allowing Extension of Time for Sewer Lateral Construction Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request an exception extending the time to complete sewer lateral construction and obtain a Sewer Lateral Certificate.
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Sewer Lateral Extension Deposit
Sellers, buyers, or their agents use this form to identify who provides and receives a sewer lateral extension deposit for a Berkeley property.
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Agreement for Time Extension to Obtain a Sewer Lateral Certificate
This agreement lets property buyers and sellers request a time extension to obtain a Berkeley Private Sewer Lateral Certificate.
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Sidewalk Seating Application
Berkeley businesses use this application to request a permit for sidewalk seating and outdoor commerce installations such as tables, chairs, planters, and benches.
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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Affidavit
Property owners use this affidavit to certify that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed at a permitted dwelling in accordance with the stated requirements.
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Stormwater Treatment Measures and Hydromodification Management Controls Maintenance Agreement
This agreement records a property owner's responsibility to construct, operate, and maintain stormwater treatment measures and hydromodification controls on a Berkeley property.
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Application for Subdivision, Land Division, and/or Lot Line Adjustment (Certificate of Compliance)
Property owners or applicants use this Berkeley application to request review of a land subdivision, parcel or tract map, lot line adjustment, or certificate of compliance.
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Taxable Building Square Footage Change Worksheet
Permit applicants use this worksheet to report taxable building square footage added or removed by floor and building use type.
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Temporary No Parking Permit Application
Property owners, residents, and businesses use this application to request temporary parking spaces for construction vehicles, moves, moving containers, or debris boxes.
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Request for Service: Investigation of Unpermitted Construction
This request form lets a complainant ask Berkeley Building and Safety to investigate alleged unpermitted construction at a specified address.
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Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Request
Property owners submit this request with a building permit application to document an unreasonable hardship involving accessibility features for proposed alterations.
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Complaint to Investigate Unsafe Work Practices
This form lets an applicant report unsafe work practices at a project address to Berkeley Building and Safety for investigation.
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Zoning Certificate Application for Building Permit
Property owners or applicants complete this supplemental application and submit it with a building permit application subject to zoning, design review, or landmark review.
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About Berkeley
Berkeley sits on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in Alameda County, home to the flagship University of California campus, a lively Fourth Street and Telegraph Avenue shopping scene, and a hillside dotted with regional parks.
Whatever Berkeley form you need notarized, Rush Notary connects you with a commissioned online notary in the same flow, no trip to City Hall required.
- County
- Alameda County
- Type
- City
- Population
- ~124,000
- Incorporated
- 1878
Notary in Berkeley: questions
- How do I get a document notarized in Berkeley, CA?
- Online: upload the document, verify your ID, and sign on a short video call with a commissioned online notary, about 15 minutes, with no trip to an office. The notarized PDF is emailed to you, ready to file.
- Which Berkeley forms need a notary?
- ADU Notice of Limitation Deed Restriction, Junior ADU Notice of Limitation Deed Restriction, each is listed on this page with its notary requirement. You can also notarize any other document.
- Is there a notary near me in Berkeley?
- You don't need one nearby: a commissioned online notary meets you by video wherever you are in Berkeley or Alameda County, on a phone or computer with a camera.
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