Hanford, CA · Kings County

No notary required

Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner’s Behalf

Property owners use this form to authorize an agent to apply for, sign, and file documents needed to obtain an Owner-Builder Permit for a project.

What this form is

This form authorizes a named person or persons to act for the property owner in applying for, signing, and filing documents needed to obtain an Owner-Builder Permit. The owner provides the project description and location, agent name, address, and phone number, then declares the information accurate and signs and dates the form. The form excludes the Notice to Property Owner from the authorization.

Who needs it

A property owner who wants another person to handle documents for an Owner-Builder Permit for the property owner’s project should complete this form.

How to submit it

The form identifies the City of Hanford Building Division at 317 N Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230. It lists the division’s phone number as (559) 585-2580 and fax as (559) 583-1633.

About notarization

This form is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment or related step is stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Authorization of Agent form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Project Details

    Enter the project description and location, then provide the authorized agent’s name, address, and phone number.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    The property owner declares the information accurate and signs and dates the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Building Division

    The form lists the City of Hanford Building Division address, phone number, and fax number.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Authorization of Agent form do?
It lets a property owner authorize another person to apply for, sign, and file documents needed to obtain an Owner-Builder Permit for a project.
What information does the form request?
It asks for the project description and location, the agent’s name, address, and phone number, and the property owner’s signature and date.
Do I need a notary for the Authorization of Agent form?
No. The property owner signs and dates this form without a notary; it does not state that any attachment or related step must be notarized.
How do I submit the Authorization of Agent form?
The form lists the City of Hanford Building Division at 317 N Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230, and provides its phone and fax numbers.

Need something notarized?

This Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner’s Behalf doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hanford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.