Corte Madera, CA · Marin County

No notary required

Residential Property Owner's Authorization Form

This form lets a residential property owner authorize a company or contractor to apply for a permit related to the owner's property.

What this form is

A residential property owner uses this form to authorize a company or contractor to apply for a permit for work at the owner's property. It asks for the owner's name, the authorized applicant, a description of the work, the property address, and the owner's contact details and signature. For property held in a Trust, the appointed Trustee must sign and include a copy of the Trust.

Who needs it

A residential property owner authorizing a company or contractor to apply for a permit for work at the owner's property needs this form.

How to submit it

The form names the Community Development Department and lists 300 Tamalpais Drive and [email protected]. It also lists a phone number, (415) 927-5062.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, and Trust-owned property requires a copy of the Trust.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Residential Property Owner's Authorization Form PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the owner, authorized company or contractor, permit work description, property address, and owner contact details.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    The property owner signs and dates the form. If the property is in a Trust, the appointed Trustee signs.

  4. 4

    Gather Trust Attachment

    If the property is in a Trust, include a copy of the Trust with the completed form.

  5. 5

    Submit To The Department

    Use the Community Development Department contact information listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Residential Property Owner's Authorization Form do?
It records an owner's authorization for a company or contractor to apply for a permit for work at the owner's property.
What information does the form ask for?
It asks for the property owner's name, the authorized company or contractor, a description of the work, the property address, and the owner's date, phone number, name, signature, and email.
Do I need a notary for the Residential Property Owner's Authorization Form?
No. The form is signed without a notary and includes a declaration under penalty of perjury. For property in a Trust, the appointed Trustee signs and submits a copy of the Trust.
How do I submit the Residential Property Owner's Authorization Form?
The form lists the Community Development Department at 300 Tamalpais Drive and the email [email protected].

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