What information does the encroachment permit application ask for?

It requests project and owner information, a project description, and an explanation of how the proposed encroachment meets the seven approval criteria listed on the form.

Do I need a notary for the encroachment permit application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

What happens after an encroachment permit application is submitted?

The form describes a two-week posting period for minor and major applications. If approved, the permit is released after the final fee is paid, then the applicant must record it and provide the city with a recorded copy.

Berkeley, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

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.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Berkeley encroachment permit for a proposed encroachment. It asks for project and owner information, a project description, and an explanation of how the proposal meets seven approval criteria. The form describes a two-week public posting period for minor and major applications and says an approved permit must be recorded with the Alameda County Recorder’s Office.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking a Berkeley permit for a proposed encroachment should complete the application and explain how the project meets the listed approval criteria.

How to submit it

Submit the entire package to Vincent Chen, Engineering Division, 1947 Center St., 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704. The form says the permit fee is approximately a few hundred dollars, depending on the scope of work.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the project and owner information, describe the project, and explain how it meets the seven approval criteria.
3
Prepare The Entire Package
The form directs applicants to submit the entire package; it does not list specific attachments.
4
Submit To The Engineering Division
Send the package to Vincent Chen, Engineering Division, 1947 Center St., 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the encroachment permit application ask for?: It requests project and owner information, a project description, and an explanation of how the proposed encroachment meets the seven approval criteria listed on the form.
How do I submit the encroachment permit application?: Submit the entire package to Vincent Chen, Engineering Division, 1947 Center St., 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704, as directed on the application.
Do I need a notary for the encroachment permit application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
What happens after an encroachment permit application is submitted?: The form describes a two-week posting period for minor and major applications. If approved, the permit is released after the final fee is paid, then the applicant must record it and provide the city with a recorded copy.

Need something notarized?

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