Newport Beach, CA · Orange County
Discretionary Application Owner’s Affidavit
Property owners submit this affidavit with a discretionary application to identify the requested permits, describe the project, and certify ownership and application information.
What this form is
This affidavit accompanies a discretionary application to the City of Newport Beach. It asks applicants to identify requested permits, provide project addresses or assessor’s parcel numbers, describe and justify the project, and have the property owner certify the information. A lessee or authorized agent may sign if written authorization from the record owner is filed concurrently with the application.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for discretionary permits or other listed approvals in Newport Beach complete this affidavit with their application.
How to submit it
The form lists the Community Development Department. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This affidavit has no notary block and is signed and dated; the form says owner signatures for Parcel/Tract Map and Lot Line Adjustment applications must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Affidavit
Download the Discretionary Application Owner’s Affidavit PDF.
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Complete The Form
Select the permits requested, enter project addresses or parcel numbers, describe the project, and complete the owner certification.
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Gather Supporting Items
Attach additional project-description sheets if needed. If a lessee or agent signs, include the record owner’s written authorization.
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Submit To The City
Submit the affidavit to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Discretionary Application Owner’s Affidavit ask for?
- It asks for requested permits, project addresses or assessor’s parcel numbers, a project description and justification, and the property owner’s certification.
- Who may sign the affidavit?
- The property owner may sign. A lessee or authorized agent may also sign if written authorization from the record owner is filed concurrently with the application.
- Do I need a notary for the Discretionary Application Owner’s Affidavit?
- The affidavit itself has no notary block. The form says owner signatures for Parcel/Tract Map and Lot Line Adjustment applications must be notarized.
- How do I submit the affidavit?
- The form lists the Community Development Department. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Discretionary Application Owner’s Affidavit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newport Beach form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.