Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?

No. The application is signed without a notary. It includes declarations under penalty of perjury, but does not require notarization.

Who uses this residential building permit application?

Property owners, contractors, and other applicants use it to request a Tehachapi building permit for residential projects listed on the form.

How do I submit the residential building permit application?

The form lists electronic submittal requirements and gives permits@tehachapicityhall.com for the Building Department, along with its street address.

Tehachapi, CA · Kern County

No notary required

Residential Building Permit Application

Property owners, contractors, and other applicants use this application to request a Tehachapi building permit for residential construction or alterations.

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit for residential projects, including new homes, additions, accessory dwelling units, and listed work such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, or window replacement. It asks for project and contact details, project scope and square footage, and contractor or owner-builder declarations. Electronic submittal requirements list plans, structural calculations, Title 24, and MWELO or landscape materials.

Who needs it

Property owners, contractors, and other applicants seeking a Tehachapi building permit for residential construction or work listed on the application need this form.

How to submit it

The form lists electronic submittal requirements and provides [email protected] for the Building Department. It also lists the department at 117 S. Robinson Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; its declarations include statements under penalty of perjury, but the form does not require notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Residential Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter project, contact, and project-scope details, then complete the applicable contractor or owner-builder declarations.
3
Gather Required Documents
The form lists plans, structural calculations, Title 24, and MWELO or landscape materials for electronic submittal.
4
Submit To The Building Department
Use the electronic submittal information and Building Department contact details listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary. It includes declarations under penalty of perjury, but does not require notarization.
Who uses this residential building permit application?: Property owners, contractors, and other applicants use it to request a Tehachapi building permit for residential projects listed on the form.
What documents does the application list for electronic submittal?: The form lists plans, structural calculations, Title 24, and MWELO or landscape materials as electronic submittal requirements.
How do I submit the residential building permit application?: The form lists electronic submittal requirements and gives [email protected] for the Building Department, along with its street address.

Need something notarized?

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