Chico, CA · Butte County
Owner's Agent Authorization Form
Property owners use this form to authorize an agent to handle specified building permit or approved building plan tasks on their behalf.
What this form is
This form authorizes a named applicant or agent to apply for, sign for, or pick up building permits, or to view or obtain duplicate copies of approved building plans. The owner identifies the property and selects the authorized tasks. When the permit is issued, the city requires a copy of the owner’s driver’s license, form notarization, or other agency-acceptable verification of the owner’s signature.
Who needs it
Property owners who want another person to handle the building permit or approved building plan tasks listed on the form need this authorization.
How to submit it
Email required forms and documents to [email protected] or upload them to Digital Plan Submittal, as stated on the form.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a required notary; at permit issuance, a notarized form is one optional way to verify the owner’s signature.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Owner's Agent Authorization Form.
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Complete The Form
Enter the owner and property details, name the agent, check the authorized tasks, and sign and date the form.
- 3
Gather Verification
At permit issuance, present a copy of the owner’s driver’s license, a notarized form, or other verification acceptable to the agency.
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Submit To The City
Email required forms and documents to [email protected] or upload them to Digital Plan Submittal.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Owner's Agent Authorization Form authorize?
- It lets an owner authorize an agent to apply for, sign for, or pick up building permits, or view or obtain duplicate copies of approved building plans.
- Do I need a notary for the Owner's Agent Authorization Form?
- No. The form itself does not require a notary. At permit issuance, a notarized form is one optional way to verify the owner’s signature; a driver’s license copy or other acceptable verification may also be presented.
- How do I submit the Owner's Agent Authorization Form?
- Email the required forms and documents to [email protected] or upload them to Digital Plan Submittal, as stated on the form.