Who completes the Owner's Agent Authorization form?

The property owner completes it when someone other than the owner has executed the permit application and Owner-Builder Declaration.

What information does the form request?

It asks for project details, owner and authorized agent contact information, and the owner's signature and date.

How do I submit the Owner's Agent Authorization form?

Return it to the Building and Safety Permit Service Center at permit issuance. Present the owner's driver’s license, state-issued identification card, passport, or form notarization to verify the signature.

Do I need a notary for the Owner's Agent Authorization form?

No. The owner signs and dates the form; the form says to present identification or form notarization at permit issuance to verify the signature.

Berkeley, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

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.

What this form is

Use this form when someone other than the property owner has executed the permit application and Owner-Builder Declaration. The owner identifies the project and authorized agent, provides contact information, and signs and dates the declaration. The form says to return it to the Permit Service Center at permit issuance, with identification or form notarization presented to verify the owner's signature.

Who needs it

A property owner needs this form when another person executes the permit application and Owner-Builder Declaration for the owner's project.

How to submit it

Return the completed form to the Building and Safety Permit Service Center at permit issuance, at 1947 Center St., 3rd floor, Berkeley, CA 94704. Present a copy of the owner's driver’s license, state-issued identification card, passport, or form notarization to verify the signature.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the form says to present the owner's identification or form notarization at permit issuance to verify the signature.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Owner's Agent Authorization form.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the project, property owner, and authorized agent information.
3
Sign And Date
The property owner signs and dates the declaration.
4
Prepare Signature Verification
Have a copy of the owner's driver’s license, state-issued identification card, passport, or form notarization to present.
5
Submit At Permit Issuance
Return the form to the Building and Safety Permit Service Center at permit issuance.

Frequently asked questions

Who completes the Owner's Agent Authorization form?: The property owner completes it when someone other than the owner has executed the permit application and Owner-Builder Declaration.
What information does the form request?: It asks for project details, owner and authorized agent contact information, and the owner's signature and date.
How do I submit the Owner's Agent Authorization form?: Return it to the Building and Safety Permit Service Center at permit issuance. Present the owner's driver’s license, state-issued identification card, passport, or form notarization to verify the signature.
Do I need a notary for the Owner's Agent Authorization form?: No. The owner signs and dates the form; the form says to present identification or form notarization at permit issuance to verify the signature.

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