What is the Owner-Builder Permit Disclosure?

It is a city form where a property owner declares the basis for an exemption from the Contractor’s License Law and certifies information related to the building work.

Who completes this disclosure?

The property owner applying for a building permit completes it when claiming an exemption from the Contractor’s License Law. The form requests the property address, declaration, printed name, signature, and date.

Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Permit Disclosure?

No. This document is signed without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.

Mission Viejo, CA · Orange County

No notary required

Owner-Builder Permit Disclosure

Property owners complete this disclosure to state why they are exempt from contractor licensing requirements when applying for a building permit.

What this form is

This disclosure records the property owner’s basis for claiming an exemption from the Contractor’s License Law and certifies details about who will perform or contract for the work. The city requires a signed statement before issuing a permit to construct, alter, improve, demolish, or repair a structure. It asks for the property address, exemption declaration, printed name, signature, and date.

Who needs it

A property owner applying for a building permit who claims an exemption from the Contractor’s License Law needs to complete and sign this disclosure.

How to submit it

The form lists the City of Mission Viejo Building Services Division at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691; submit it to that division.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Disclosure
Download the Owner-Builder Permit Disclosure PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the property address and applicable owner-builder declaration, then print your name, sign, and date the form.
3
Gather Related Materials
The disclosure lists no attachments; check the related construction application for any additional materials it requests.
4
Submit To Building Services
Submit the completed disclosure to the City of Mission Viejo Building Services Division at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Owner-Builder Permit Disclosure?: It is a city form where a property owner declares the basis for an exemption from the Contractor’s License Law and certifies information related to the building work.
Who completes this disclosure?: The property owner applying for a building permit completes it when claiming an exemption from the Contractor’s License Law. The form requests the property address, declaration, printed name, signature, and date.
Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Permit Disclosure?: No. This document is signed without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Owner-Builder Permit Disclosure?: The form lists the City of Mission Viejo Building Services Division at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Submit the completed disclosure to that division.

Need something notarized?

This Owner-Builder Permit Disclosure doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mission Viejo form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.