Newport Beach, CA · Orange County
Building Permit Application
This application collects project, property, owner, applicant, and contractor information for a building permit request in Newport Beach.
What this form is
The Building Permit Application is for providing project and contact details to the City of Newport Beach Building Division. It asks for the project address, work description, construction and valuation details, and information about the owner, applicant, design professionals, and contractor. The form notes that plan check fees are due at submittal and that licensed contractors and owner-builders need a Civic account to obtain a building permit.
Who needs it
People applying for a building permit in Newport Beach can use this form to provide project and contact information to the Building Division.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Newport Beach Building Division; plan check fees are due at time of submittal. Check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document does not require a notary; it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the project, property, owner, applicant, design professional, and contractor information requested.
- 3
Review Civic Account Requirements
The form says licensed contractors and owner-builders need a Civic account to obtain a building permit.
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Submit To The Building Division
Submit the application to the Newport Beach Building Division. Plan check fees are due at submittal.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. This application does not require a notary and does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Newport Beach Building Division. The form says plan check fees are due at submittal; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the project address and work details, construction and valuation information, and contact details for the owner, applicant, design professionals, and contractor.
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