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Oakley, CA · Contra Costa County

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Building Declaration Form

Property owners applying for a building permit use this form to declare their owner-builder status or exemption from contractor licensing.

What this form is

The form is a signed declaration for a building permit applicant to state why they are exempt from the Contractors’ State License Law. It asks the owner to identify the basis for the exemption, certify permit information, authorize city inspections, and acknowledge owner-builder restrictions and permit expiration terms.

Who needs it

A property owner applying for a building permit who will perform work, use employees, or contract exclusively with licensed contractors needs this declaration.

How to submit it

The form lists the City of Oakley at 3231 Main St, Oakley, CA 94561, and a fax number of 925-679-1707.

About notarization

This declaration is signed and dated without a notary; the signer affirms under penalty of perjury, and the form mentions no notarized attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Building Declaration Form for your building permit application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Declaration

    Select the applicable owner-builder or licensing exemption statement and complete the declaration.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Certify the information, authorize inspection access, and sign and date the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the form to the City of Oakley at the listed address or fax it to 925-679-1707.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Building Declaration Form for?
It lets a building permit applicant declare an owner-builder basis or another exemption from the Contractors’ State License Law and certify permit information.
Who completes this form?
A property owner applying for a building permit completes it to explain who will perform the work or the basis for an exemption from contractor licensing.
Do I need a notary for the Building Declaration Form?
No. The declaration is signed and dated without a notary, though the signer affirms under penalty of perjury. The form mentions no notarized attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Building Declaration Form?
The form lists the City of Oakley address as 3231 Main St, Oakley, CA 94561, and provides fax number 925-679-1707.

Need something notarized?

This Building Declaration Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oakley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.