Richmond, CA · Contra Costa County

No notary required

Building Division Permit Application

Property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to provide information about proposed building work and request a City of Richmond permit.

What this form is

The Building Division Permit Application collects the job-site address, owner and applicant details, contractor information, work valuation, and a description of the proposed work. Complete it when applying for a building permit in Richmond; the form also includes contractor licensing declarations and permit conditions. If the owner or applicant is an LLC, the form says to complete the attached disclosure statement.

Who needs it

Property owners, applicants, or contractors seeking a Richmond building permit should complete the application and provide the requested project and contact information.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer dates the application and, when applicable, signs and dates the LLC disclosure statement.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building Division Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the job-site, owner, applicant, contractor, work valuation, and project description details requested.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    If the property owner or applicant is an LLC, complete the Disclosure Statement and attach additional ownership information if needed.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Division Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; if the owner or applicant is an LLC, the included disclosure statement also requires a signature and date.
How do I submit the Building Division Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for the job-site address, property owner and applicant details, contractor information, work valuation, and a description of the proposed work.
Does an LLC need to include additional information?
Yes. The form says that when the property owner or applicant is an LLC, the Disclosure Statement must also be completed.

Need something notarized?

This Building Division Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.