Berkeley, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

Building Move Permit Application

This application is for property owners, agents, contractors, or design professionals requesting a permit to move a building in Berkeley.

What this form is

Use this application to provide project details for a proposed building move, including the project address, move description, construction information, and applicant and owner contact details. The form lists submittal requirements such as a site plan, photographs, a proposed move-route map, and utility clearance. It also identifies other applications and supporting documents that may be required for the permit.

Who needs it

Property owners, agents, contractors, or design professionals seeking a permit for a building move in Berkeley should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Building and Safety Permit Service Center, 1947 Center St., 3rd floor, Berkeley, CA 94704. Plans and supporting documents must be submitted electronically as unsecured, flattened PDFs with embedded fonts.

About notarization

This document is completed without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building Move Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the project, applicant, and owner information requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Review the listed requirements, including a site plan, structure photographs, a proposed move-route map, and other applicable documents.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Permit Service Center

    Submit the application and supporting materials to the Building and Safety Permit Service Center; plans and supporting documents must be electronic PDFs.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Building Move Permit Application request?
It requests project, building, applicant, and owner information for a proposed move. The form also lists plans, photographs, route information, and other supporting materials for the permit submittal.
Who should complete this application?
The form identifies owners, agents, contractors, and design professionals as applicant types. It is for those seeking a Berkeley permit for a building move.
Do I need a notary for the Building Move Permit Application?
No. This document is completed without a notary and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment; the applicant signs and dates the application.
How do I submit the Building Move Permit Application?
Submit it to the Building and Safety Permit Service Center at 1947 Center St., 3rd floor, Berkeley, CA 94704. Plans and supporting documents must be unsecured, flattened PDFs with embedded fonts.

Need something notarized?

This Building Move Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Berkeley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.