Beverly Hills, CA · Los Angeles County

No notary required

Owner-Builder Acknowledgement and Information Declarations

Property owners seeking an owner-builder building permit complete this form to declare their qualifications, workers’ compensation status, and project details.

What this form is

Beverly Hills requires an owner’s signature when a building permit is issued as an owner-builder permit. The form asks the property owner to identify the basis for exemption from contractor licensing, make a workers’ compensation declaration, provide lending agency information if applicable, and certify project and inspection-related statements.

Who needs it

Property owners applying for a building permit as an owner-builder need to complete the applicable declarations and sign the form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner-builder and workers’ compensation declarations are affirmed under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Owner-Builder Acknowledgement and Information Declarations PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete Applicable Declarations

    Select the applicable owner-builder and workers’ compensation declarations, and provide the requested project and lending agency information.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Print your name, sign as the property owner or authorized agent, and enter the date where requested.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Owner-Builder Acknowledgement form for?
It records an owner-builder’s licensing exemption, workers’ compensation declaration, lending agency information if applicable, and certifications related to a building permit.
Who completes this owner-builder form?
The property owner applying for a building permit as an owner-builder completes the applicable declarations. The form says an owner-builder permit must be signed by the owner.
Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Acknowledgement?
No. This document is signed without a notary; its owner-builder and workers’ compensation declarations are affirmed under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the Owner-Builder Acknowledgement?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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