San Pablo, CA · Contra Costa County

No notary required

Request for Investigation Application

This application lets an authorized agent request a building investigation from the San Pablo Building Division and provide property, applicant, and project details.

What this form is

Use this form to request an investigation by the San Pablo Building Division; it is not a building permit application. It asks for the property address and parcel number, applicant and owner contact details, proof of the applicant’s authorization, licensed design professional information, and a description of the work. The signer confirms the information is correct and authorizes city or county representatives to enter the property for inspection.

Who needs it

An authorized agent seeking an investigation should complete this form and provide proof of authorization.

How to submit it

Email the completed form to [email protected] or mail it to 1000 Gateway Ave., San Pablo, CA 94806.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment or related step is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Request for Investigation Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide the property, applicant, owner, licensed design professional, and work description details requested.

  3. 3

    Gather Authorization Proof

    The applicant must be an authorized agent and present proof of authorization.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the form, then email it to [email protected] or mail it to 1000 Gateway Ave., San Pablo, CA 94806.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Request for Investigation Application?
No. Sign and date the application; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Request for Investigation Application?
Email the completed form to [email protected] or mail it to 1000 Gateway Ave., San Pablo, CA 94806.
Is this application a building permit application?
No. The form states that a request for investigation is not a building permit application.

Need something notarized?

This Request for Investigation Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Pablo form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.