Gonzales, CA · Monterey County
Owner-Builder Disclosure
Property owners listed as builders on a construction permit complete this disclosure to acknowledge their responsibilities and verify information about the proposed work.
What this form is
The City of Gonzales provides this form for property owners applying for construction permits as owner-builders. Before a building permit can be issued, the owner must read and initial the statements, provide the property address, and sign and date the form. It explains owner-builder responsibilities and asks the owner to notify the city about changes to the submitted information.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a construction permit in their own name as the owner-builder need to complete and return this form.
How to submit it
Return the completed form to the agency responsible for issuing the permit. The form lists the City of Gonzales at P.O. Box 647, 147 Fourth St., Gonzales, California 93926.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it says notarization is one possible way to verify the owner’s signature when the permit is issued, alongside other acceptable verification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Owner-Builder Disclosure.
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Complete The Form
Read and initial each statement, enter the property address, and sign and date the form.
- 3
Prepare Signature Verification
When the permit is issued, present a driver’s license, notarization, or other verification acceptable to the City to verify the owner’s signature.
- 4
Return The Form
Return the completed form to the agency responsible for issuing the permit.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Disclosure?
- No. The form is signed without a notary, though it lists notarization as one option for verifying the owner’s signature when the permit is issued.
- Who completes the Owner-Builder Disclosure?
- The property owner listed as the builder on a construction permit completes the form, initials its statements, and signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder Disclosure?
- Return the completed form to the agency responsible for issuing the permit. The form lists the City of Gonzales at P.O. Box 647, 147 Fourth St., Gonzales, California 93926.