Newark, CA · Alameda County
Permit Application
Newark’s permit application lets applicants request a building permit and provide project, property owner, contractor, and construction information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit from the City of Newark Building Inspection Division. It asks for the project address, valuation, work description, and details about the applicant, owner, contractor, and designer, along with project specifications. The form also includes contractor licensing, workers’ compensation, construction lending, and applicant declarations and signature fields.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a building permit in Newark should complete the form with project and property information and the required declarations.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Building Inspection Division at 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560, or email [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes declarations under penalty of perjury, but states no separate notarized attachment or step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download Newark’s permit application PDF.
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Complete the Project Details
Enter the project address, valuation, work description, and requested property and construction information.
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Complete Declarations and Sign
Fill in the applicable contractor, workers’ compensation, and construction lending declarations, then sign and date the form.
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Submit to the City
Send the application to the Building Inspection Division at the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Newark’s permit application ask for?
- It requests project and property details, applicant and owner contact information, contractor and designer details, construction specifications, and declarations with signatures.
- Who completes the Newark permit application?
- Applicants seeking a building permit provide information about the project, property, and people involved. The form includes signature fields for the applicant and property owner or authorized agent.
- Do I need a notary for the Newark permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It includes declarations under penalty of perjury, but states no separate notarized attachment or step.
- How do I submit the Newark permit application?
- The form names the Building Inspection Division at 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560, and [email protected] for submission.