Malibu, CA · Los Angeles County

No notary required

Uniform Application

Property owners, applicants, and authorized contractors use this application to provide project details and request listed planning reviews or permits from the City of Malibu.

What this form is

This application gathers project, property owner, applicant, and contact information for planning reviews and permits, including archaeology review, solar panels, and sign permits. The city states it will not accept incomplete applications. The form also includes owner certifications and signatures; if the application concerns a Code Enforcement case, a Code Enforcement Officer must sign it before submission.

Who needs it

Property owners, applicants, or authorized contractors use this application when submitting a project for one of the listed planning reviews or permits.

How to submit it

If the application concerns a Code Enforcement case, obtain the Code Enforcement Officer’s signature before submission. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the signer is not the legal property owner, a letter of authorization must accompany it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Uniform Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide the project address, owner and applicant details, and applicable review or permit information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include a letter of authorization if the signer is not the legal property owner. Get a Code Enforcement Officer’s signature first if the application concerns a Code Enforcement case.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the Malibu Uniform Application for?
It collects project, property owner, and applicant information for listed planning reviews and permits, such as archaeology review, solar panels, and sign permits.
Who can complete this application?
The form is for property owners and applicants or contacts. It also says a licensed contractor may submit an over-the-counter application and obtain permits for the property owner.
Do I need a notary for the Uniform Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If the signer is not the legal property owner, a letter of authorization must accompany it.
How do I submit the Uniform Application?
If the application concerns a Code Enforcement case, get the Code Enforcement Officer’s signature before submitting. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Uniform Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Malibu form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.