Corte Madera, CA · Marin County
Affidavit for Duplication of Plans Request
A notarized affidavit property owners and contractors use to request copies of archived building plans from the Corte Madera Building Department.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
State law lets a building department release copies of professional-of-record plans only after the requester signs a sworn affidavit, since the drawings remain the design professional's instruments of service. Corte Madera's version must be signed in front of a notary public and carries a full California acknowledgment certificate, after which the Building Department seeks the original architect's or engineer's permission by mail, a process that can take up to 60 days.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, or their agents who want copies of archived, professionally-prepared building plans on file with Corte Madera.
Why it needs a notary
The form itself instructs the signer to "sign below in front of a Notary Public" and includes a California All-Purpose Acknowledgment under Civil Code §1189.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit for Duplication of Plans Request from Corte Madera's Building Division.
- 2
Fill in Property and Document Details
Enter the property address, microfiche sheet number, and documents you're requesting.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a short remote notarization appointment with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Complete ID verification and sign the affidavit live with the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Building Department
Deliver the notarized affidavit with payment to Corte Madera Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Corte Madera. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the plan duplication affidavit notarized?
- Fill in the applicant and property details, then sign the affidavit during a live video session with an online notary who verifies your ID and witnesses the signature.
- Do I need this notarized to request archived plans?
- Yes. Corte Madera's Building Department requires the affidavit to be signed in front of a notary before it will seek permission to duplicate the plans.
- Why does copying old building plans require a notarized affidavit?
- State law treats architects' and engineers' plans as instruments of professional service, so the department must confirm your sworn request before releasing copies and notifying the original design professional.
- Can an online notary commissioned outside California notarize this?
- California Civil Code §1189(b) recognizes acknowledgments performed under another state's notary law; check with Corte Madera's Building Department if you're unsure.
- How long does it take to get the plans after submitting the affidavit?
- The Building Department must request authorization from the original design professional by mail, which the form says can take up to 60 days.