Hayward, CA · Alameda County
Change of Contractor, Owner or Designer
This form records a change of owner, contractor, architect or engineer during a Hayward building permit application or after a permit has been issued.
What this form is
The Hayward Building Division uses this form to record a change of owner, contractor, architect or engineer during application or plan review, or after a permit is issued. It asks for the project stage, application or permit number, address, details about the outgoing and incoming responsible parties, required acknowledgments, and signatures and dates.
Who needs it
Applicants or permit holders use this form to report a change of owner, contractor, architect or engineer for a Hayward building project.
How to submit it
Submit the form to the Development Services Department, 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. The form lists the department phone number as 510.583.4140 and directs readers to the city website for permit center hours.
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, and the applicable parties sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Change of Contractor, Owner or Designer form.
- 2
Complete Project Details
Indicate the project stage and responsible party changing, then provide the application or permit number and project address.
- 3
Complete The Applicable Section
Provide the information and acknowledgments requested for the ownership, contractor or architect/engineer change.
- 4
Gather Required Designer Authorization
If a new designer will use the previous designer's drawings, obtain the previous designer's written authorization for submission to the City.
- 5
Sign And Submit
Have the applicable parties sign and date the form, then submit it to the Development Services Department at 777 B Street.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Change of Contractor, Owner or Designer form for?
- It helps the Hayward Building Division keep records when an owner, contractor, architect or engineer changes during application or plan review, or after permit issuance.
- Who completes this form?
- Applicants or permit holders use it to report a change in a project's responsible owner, contractor, architect or engineer.
- Do I need a notary for the Change of Contractor, Owner or Designer form?
- No. This form is signed without a notary and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment; the applicable parties sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Change of Contractor, Owner or Designer form?
- Submit it to the Development Services Department at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. The form lists 510.583.4140 and the city website for permit center hours.