El Centro, CA · Imperial County
Owner-Builder Declaration Form
Property owners seeking a building permit as an owner-builder complete this form to acknowledge their responsibilities and verify information to the City of El Centro.
What this form is
The form records a property owner's acknowledgment of owner-builder responsibilities and verifies information for a building permit applied for in the owner's name. The City says it will not issue the permit until the owner has read and initialed each provision, signed the form, and returned it to the Building Department. It asks for the site address, APN, project scope, permit ID, execution details, and the owner's signature.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a building permit as an owner-builder must complete and return this form before the City issues the permit.
How to submit it
Complete and sign the form, then return it to the City of El Centro Building Department for permit issuance. The form lists 1275 W. Main Street, El Centro, CA 92227.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct, then signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Owner-Builder Declaration Form.
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Complete The Form
Read and initial each provision, then provide the requested property, project, and execution information.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the form and complete the declaration under penalty of perjury.
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Return It To The City
Return the completed form to the City of El Centro Building Department for permit issuance.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Declaration Form?
- No. The form does not require notarization. The owner signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- Who completes the Owner-Builder Declaration Form?
- The property owner completes it when applying for a building permit as an owner-builder. The form says the owner must read and initial each provision, sign, and return it.
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder Declaration Form?
- Return the completed and signed form to the City of El Centro Building Department for permit issuance. The form lists 1275 W. Main Street, El Centro, CA 92227.
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