Union City, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

Authorization to Act as an Agent

Property owners use this form to authorize another person to obtain permits for described work at their Union City property.

What this form is

This form authorizes a named person to act as the property owner's agent to obtain permits for work at the listed Union City site address. The city says to submit it with the permit application to the Building Division. It asks for the date, site address, work description, agent's name, and the owner's signature and printed name.

Who needs it

A property owner who wants another person to obtain permits for work at the owner's Union City property needs this form.

How to submit it

Submit this form with your permit application to the Union City Building Division at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587; the form lists [email protected] for contact.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the property owner signs and prints their name, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Authorization to Act as an Agent PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Enter the date, site address, work description, and agent's name.

  3. 3

    Sign the Form

    The property owner signs and prints their name.

  4. 4

    Submit With Your Permit Application

    Submit the form with your permit application to the Union City Building Division.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Authorization to Act as an Agent form do?
It lets a property owner authorize a named person to act as their agent to obtain permits for work described on the form.
Do I need a notary for the Authorization to Act as an Agent form?
No. The property owner signs and prints their name; the form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Authorization to Act as an Agent form?
Submit it with your permit application to the Union City Building Division. The form lists 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road and [email protected].

Need something notarized?

This Authorization to Act as an Agent doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Union City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.