What does the Power of Attorney (Building Permit) form authorize?

It lets a property owner authorize a named grantee to obtain a building permit on the owner’s behalf for specified work at a property.

Who completes and signs this form?

The property owner provides the property and work details and signs and dates the form. The grantee also provides contact details and signs and dates it.

Do I need a notary for the Power of Attorney (Building Permit) form?

No. The owner and grantee sign and date this form; it does not identify a notarized attachment.

How do I submit the Power of Attorney (Building Permit) form?

The form identifies the City of Bakersfield Development Services Building Division, 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. It also lists (661) 326-3720.

Bakersfield, CA · Kern County

No notary required

Power of Attorney (Building Permit)

Property owners use this form to authorize a named grantee to obtain a building permit on their behalf and complete the owner-builder declaration.

What this form is

This form lets a property owner authorize a grantee to obtain a building permit on the owner’s behalf for specified work at a property. It records the owner, grantee, work type, property address, purchase date, owner-builder declaration choice, and contact details, with signature and date lines for both parties. The document does not state when the city requires this authorization.

Who needs it

A property owner who wants another person to obtain a building permit on their behalf can complete and sign this form with the grantee.

How to submit it

The form identifies the City of Bakersfield Development Services Building Division at 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, and lists (661) 326-3720.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner and grantee sign and date it, and no notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Power of Attorney (Building Permit) PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the owner and grantee details, work type, property address, purchase date, and owner-builder declaration information.
3
Sign And Date
Have the owner and grantee sign and date the form.
4
Submit To The City
Use the Development Services Building Division address shown on the form: 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Power of Attorney (Building Permit) form authorize?: It lets a property owner authorize a named grantee to obtain a building permit on the owner’s behalf for specified work at a property.
Who completes and signs this form?: The property owner provides the property and work details and signs and dates the form. The grantee also provides contact details and signs and dates it.
Do I need a notary for the Power of Attorney (Building Permit) form?: No. The owner and grantee sign and date this form; it does not identify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Power of Attorney (Building Permit) form?: The form identifies the City of Bakersfield Development Services Building Division, 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. It also lists (661) 326-3720.

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