Ferndale, CA · Humboldt County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners and project representatives use this application to request a Ferndale building permit and provide project, contractor, and valuation information.

What this form is

The application requests a building permit for work such as construction, additions, relocation, alterations, repairs, or demolition. The applicant provides owner and project details, describes the work, identifies water and sewage arrangements, states the total valuation, and signs and dates the application. The city completes the remaining sections, including permit review and fee information.

Who needs it

Property owners or project representatives seeking a Ferndale building permit for construction, additions, alterations, repairs, demolition, or other listed work use this application.

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 application is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Ferndale Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete Applicant Information

    Provide the requested owner, project location, contractor, work description, and other applicant information.

  3. 3

    Enter Project Valuation

    Provide the project valuation requested on the form; the city completes the remaining sections.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    Read the application declaration, then sign and date the applicant line.

  5. 5

    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

What information does the Ferndale Building Permit Application request?
It asks for owner, contractor, and project details, the proposed work, water and sewage arrangements, and total valuation. The applicant also signs and dates the application.
Do I need a notary for the Ferndale Building Permit Application?
No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, but does not require a notary or identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Ferndale Building Permit Application?
The document does not give submission instructions or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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