Do I need a notary for the expired permit reactivation request?

No. The form is signed without a notary. The applicant certifies under penalty of perjury, and the form identifies no separate notarized attachment.

How do I submit the expired permit reactivation request?

Email the completed form to KMarks@pinole.gov with the subject line “Building Permit Reactivation.” The form says a non-refundable $97 fee is collected before a decision.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the jobsite address, permit details, owner and applicant contact information, a brief reason for the delay, and a timeline for completing the permitted work.

Do I need a separate form for each expired permit?

Yes. The form states that a separate request form is required for each expired permit.

Pinole, CA · Contra Costa County

No notary required

Request to Reactivate an Expired Building Permit

Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request reactivation of an expired building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, grading, or demolition permit.

What this form is

Use this form to ask the city to reactivate an expired building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, grading, or demolition permit so work can resume. It asks for the jobsite and permit details, owner and applicant contact information, a reason for the delay, and a schedule for completing the work. A separate request is required for each expired permit, and fees apply.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent seeking to reactivate an expired building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, grading, or demolition permit needs this form.

How to submit it

Email the completed form to [email protected] with the subject line “Building Permit Reactivation.” The instructions state that a non-refundable $97 fee is collected before a decision.

About notarization

This request is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury, but the form identifies no separate notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Request to Reactivate an Expired Building Permit form.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the permit, jobsite, owner, and applicant details, explain the delay, and give a schedule for completing the work.
3
Sign And Date
The owner or applicant signs and dates the request. Submit a separate form for each expired permit.
4
Email The Form
Email the completed form to [email protected] with the subject line “Building Permit Reactivation.”

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the expired permit reactivation request?: No. The form is signed without a notary. The applicant certifies under penalty of perjury, and the form identifies no separate notarized attachment.
How do I submit the expired permit reactivation request?: Email the completed form to [email protected] with the subject line “Building Permit Reactivation.” The form says a non-refundable $97 fee is collected before a decision.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the jobsite address, permit details, owner and applicant contact information, a brief reason for the delay, and a timeline for completing the permitted work.
Do I need a separate form for each expired permit?: Yes. The form states that a separate request form is required for each expired permit.

Need something notarized?

This Request to Reactivate an Expired Building Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Pinole form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.