What does the Contractor's Agent Authorization Form allow?

It lets a contractor authorize an agent to handle specified building permit tasks, access approved building plans, or use an email address for permit correspondence.

Who completes this form?

The contractor’s authorized signatory completes and signs the form, identifying the contractor and the person authorized to act as applicant or agent.

Do I need a notary for the Contractor's Agent Authorization Form?

No. The form has no notary block. It says the agent’s signature may be verified with a driver’s license copy, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency.

How do I submit the Contractor's Agent Authorization Form?

Email all required forms and documents to buildingdocs@chicoca.gov or upload them to Digital Plan Submittal.

Chico, CA · Butte County

No notary required

Contractor's Agent Authorization Form

Contractors use this form to authorize an agent to handle building permits, access approved plans, or receive permit correspondence on their behalf.

What this form is

This form lets a contractor’s authorized signatory designate an applicant or agent to apply for, sign for, or pick up building permits, access approved building plans, or receive permit correspondence at a specified email address. When the permit is issued, the form says the city requires a copy of the authorized signatory’s or contractor’s driver’s license, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency to check the agent’s signature.

Who needs it

Contractors’ authorized signatories who want another person to handle building permits, access approved plans, or receive permit correspondence for their business.

How to submit it

Email all required forms and documents to [email protected] or upload them to Digital Plan Submittal.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; it requests a copy of the authorized signatory’s or contractor’s driver’s license, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Contractor’s Agent Authorization Form.
2
Complete The Form
Enter contractor and agent details, select the authorized tasks, and sign and date the form.
3
Gather Verification
Prepare a copy of the authorized signatory’s or contractor’s driver’s license, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency.
4
Submit To The City
Email all required forms and documents to [email protected] or upload them to Digital Plan Submittal.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Contractor's Agent Authorization Form allow?: It lets a contractor authorize an agent to handle specified building permit tasks, access approved building plans, or use an email address for permit correspondence.
Who completes this form?: The contractor’s authorized signatory completes and signs the form, identifying the contractor and the person authorized to act as applicant or agent.
Do I need a notary for the Contractor's Agent Authorization Form?: No. The form has no notary block. It says the agent’s signature may be verified with a driver’s license copy, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency.
How do I submit the Contractor's Agent Authorization Form?: Email all required forms and documents to [email protected] or upload them to Digital Plan Submittal.

Need something notarized?

This Contractor's Agent Authorization Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Chico form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.