La Habra, CA · Orange County
Owner-Builder Disclosure and Agent Authorization
This two-page packet explains owner-builder responsibilities and authorizes an agent to handle permit documents; property owners submit it when applying for a construction permit as owner-builders.
- 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
The packet explains the risks and responsibilities of taking out a construction permit as an owner-builder, including potential liability and duties related to workers. The city requires the owner-builder disclosure to be read, initialed, and signed before issuing a permit. If the property owner designates someone to apply for the permit, the owner must also complete and notarize the Authorization of Agent form; the owner-builder notice itself remains the property owner’s personal responsibility.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a construction permit as owner-builders need the disclosure; owners appointing someone to apply also complete the notarized agent authorization.
Why it needs a notary
The form has no printed jurat or acknowledgment certificate; the property owner must sign the Authorization of Agent before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner-Builder Disclosure and Agent Authorization packet from the city.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the permit and project details, read and initial the owner-builder statements, and complete the agent section if appointing someone.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the Authorization of Agent and check the city’s acceptance requirements before your appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the Authorization of Agent during the online notary session when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed packet and any required identity verification with your construction permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from La Habra. 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 Authorization of Agent notarized?
- Complete the owner and agent details, then sign the Authorization of Agent in front of the notary. The form says the authorization is required to be notarized.
- Do I need to notarize the owner-builder disclosure?
- The form specifically requires notarization of the Authorization of Agent when you designate an agent. The owner-builder disclosure must be read, initialed, and signed; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I complete this form with an online notary?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology, or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations, so check the city’s acceptance requirements before booking a commissioned online notary.
- What should I bring to the notarization?
- Have the completed authorization and acceptable identification ready. The form notes that a copy of the owner’s driver’s license, notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency may be required when the permit is issued.