What does the Owner Authorization for Building Permit do?

It authorizes a named person to apply for, sign, and file documents needed to obtain a building permit for the property owner's project.

Do I need a notary for the Owner Authorization for Building Permit?

No. The form has no notary block; the owner makes a declaration under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Owner Authorization for Building Permit?

Return the completed form to the City before permit issuance. The form lists City Hall at 675 Wildwood Avenue, Rio Dell, CA 95562.

Rio Dell, CA · Humboldt County

No notary required

Owner Authorization for Building Permit

Property owners use this form to authorize another person to apply for, sign, and file documents for a building permit on their behalf.

What this form is

The form gives a named agent permission to handle documents needed to obtain a building permit for the owner's project. The city says the property owner must complete and return it before permit issuance when someone other than the owner submitted the building permit application. It asks for the project description and address, agent contact information, and the owner's signed and dated declaration.

Who needs it

A property owner needs this form when someone other than the owner submitted the building permit application for the project.

How to submit it

Return the completed form to the City before the permit is issued. The form lists City Hall at 675 Wildwood Avenue, Rio Dell, CA 95562.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the property owner makes a declaration under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Owner Authorization for Building Permit PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the project description and location, agent details, and property owner's name; then sign and date the declaration.
3
Gather Project Information
Have the project address and authorized agent's address and phone number available to complete the form.
4
Return It to the City
Return the completed form to the City before permit issuance. The form lists City Hall at 675 Wildwood Avenue.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Owner Authorization for Building Permit do?: It authorizes a named person to apply for, sign, and file documents needed to obtain a building permit for the property owner's project.
When does the City require this form?: The property owner must complete and return it before permit issuance when someone other than the owner submitted the building permit application.
Do I need a notary for the Owner Authorization for Building Permit?: No. The form has no notary block; the owner makes a declaration under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Owner Authorization for Building Permit?: Return the completed form to the City before permit issuance. The form lists City Hall at 675 Wildwood Avenue, Rio Dell, CA 95562.

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This Owner Authorization for Building Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Rio Dell form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.