Fresno County, CA · Fresno County

No notary required

Agent Authorization

Fresno County property owners complete this form to authorize an agent to submit or pursue a land use entitlement application on their behalf.

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Issued by
City of Fresno County · Fresno County, Fresno County, California
Notarization
Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source
fresnocountyca.gov
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What this form is

A property owner completes this form when authorizing an individual to submit or pursue a land use entitlement application and represent them in related matters. It asks for agent, owner, property, and project details, and must accompany the entitlement application. Owners may list additional properties on the attached page; a business entity owner must also provide a legal document showing the signer’s authority.

Who needs it

A property owner authorizing an individual to act for them on a land use entitlement application must complete and submit this form.

How to submit it

Submit the completed form with the land use entitlement application to the Department of Public Works and Planning, Development Services and Capital Projects Division, 2220 Tulare Street, Sixth Floor, Fresno, California 93721.

About notarization

The owner signs and dates this form without a notary; the owner also declares under penalty of perjury that they have authority to designate the agent.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Agent Authorization PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Enter the agent, owner, property, and project details, then have the property owner sign and date it.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Attach a list with APNs for additional properties, if applicable. A business entity owner must provide a legal document showing the signer’s authority.

  4. 4

    Submit to the County

    Submit the completed form with the land use entitlement application to the Department of Public Works and Planning at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Agent Authorization form for?
It lets a Fresno County property owner authorize an individual to submit or pursue a land use entitlement application and represent the owner in related matters.
Who completes and submits this form?
The property owner completes it and submits it with the land use entitlement application. The form includes spaces for agent, owner, property, and project information.
Do I need a notary for the Agent Authorization form?
No. The owner signs and dates the form without a notary, but declares under penalty of perjury that they have authority to designate the agent.
How do I submit the Agent Authorization form?
Submit it with the land use entitlement application to the Department of Public Works and Planning, Development Services and Capital Projects Division, at the address shown on the form.

Need something notarized?

This Agent Authorization doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Fresno County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.