Hayward, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

Owner Authorization Form

Property owners or their authorized representatives use this form to provide owner authorization for a Hayward development or permit application.

What this form is

This form identifies the requested entitlement, project location, brief project description, and property owner contact information. The property owner certifies their authority and accepts responsibilities related to application processing, costs, plan review, inspections, and unpaid balances. The form lists development and permit application types but does not specify when it is required.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized representatives filing a development or permit application covered by one of the listed entitlement types may use this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the property owner signs and dates the form, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Owner Authorization Form PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the requested entitlement, project details, and property owner information.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    The property owner prints their name, signs, and dates the certification.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Owner Authorization Form ask for?
It asks for the entitlement type, project location and description, property owner contact information, and the owner's printed name, signature, and date.
Who signs the Owner Authorization Form?
The form includes a property owner certification and spaces for the property owner's printed name, signature, and date.
Do I need a notary for the Owner Authorization Form?
No. The form has a property owner signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Owner Authorization Form?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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This Owner Authorization Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hayward form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.