Truckee, CA · Nevada County

No notary required

Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner's Behalf

Property owners use this form to authorize an agent to apply for, sign, and file documents needed to obtain an Owner-Builder Permit for a project.

What this form is

This form authorizes a named person or persons to act as an agent for the property owner in applying for, signing, and filing documents needed to obtain an Owner-Builder Permit. It asks for the construction project scope, project location, agent name, and property owner's name, signature, and date. The owner also declares under penalty of perjury that they own the property and that the information is accurate.

Who needs it

A property owner who wants another person to apply for, sign, and file documents for an Owner-Builder Permit needs this form.

How to submit it

Submit the form to the Truckee Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division, at 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA 96161, or email [email protected].

About notarization

No notary is required; the property owner signs and dates the form and makes the stated declaration under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Owner-Builder Agent Authorization PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Project Details

    Enter the construction project scope, project location, and authorized agent's name.

  3. 3

    Sign and Date

    The property owner signs and dates the form and completes the declaration.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Send the completed form to Truckee's Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division, by address or email.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Owner-Builder Agent Authorization do?
It lets a property owner authorize a named agent to apply for, sign, and file documents needed to obtain an Owner-Builder Permit for the project.
What information does the form request?
It requests the project scope and location, the authorized agent's name, and the property owner's name, signature, and date.
Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Agent Authorization?
No. The property owner signs and dates the form and makes the stated declaration under penalty of perjury; no notary is required.
How do I submit the Owner-Builder Agent Authorization?
Submit it to Truckee's Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division, at the address on the form, or email it to [email protected].

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