Monterey Park, CA · Los Angeles County
Owner Builder Acknowledgement
Property owners listed as owner-builders on a building permit complete this form to acknowledge their responsibilities before the city issues the permit.
What this form is
The Owner Builder Acknowledgement records a property owner’s understanding of the responsibilities and potential risks of acting as the builder for a permitted improvement. Monterey Park requires the property owner to read, initial, sign, and return the form before a building permit can be issued. It asks the owner to verify information, acknowledge responsibility for the construction, and provide the project address.
Who needs it
Property owners listed as the builder on a building permit application must complete this form before the city can issue the permit.
How to submit it
Return the completed form to the Building Division at 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, California 91754. The form also lists [email protected].
About notarization
This form has no notary block; the owner signs and dates it, and a driver’s license copy, notarization, or other agency-accepted signature verification is required when the permit is issued.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Owner Builder Acknowledgement PDF.
- 2
Read And Complete
Read and initial each statement, verify the information, and provide the proposed construction address.
- 3
Sign And Date
The property owner signs and dates the completed form.
- 4
Return To The City
Return the form to the Building Division at the address shown on the form before the building permit is issued.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Owner Builder Acknowledgement?
- The form has no notary block; the owner signs and dates it. When the permit is issued, the city requires a driver’s license copy, notarization, or other acceptable signature verification.
- How do I submit the Owner Builder Acknowledgement?
- Return the completed form to the Building Division at 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, California 91754. The form also lists [email protected].
- When is this form required?
- The property owner must complete and return the form before the city will issue a building permit for construction listed in the owner’s name.
- What does the owner acknowledge on this form?
- The owner initials statements about owner-builder responsibilities and risks, verifies information, acknowledges responsibility for the proposed construction, and signs and dates the form.
Need something notarized?
This Owner Builder Acknowledgement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Monterey Park form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.