What does the Grading Permit Application request?

It requests a rough or precise grading permit and asks for project details, property information, applicant and owner contacts, contractor and engineer details, and the proposed work and earthwork.

Who should complete this grading permit application?

A property owner, contractor, or authorized agent seeking a grading permit for a project in San Juan Capistrano should complete it. Authorized agents must provide an authorization letter.

Do I need a notary for the Grading Permit Application?

No. The applicant signs and dates this application; it does not state that a notary or notarized attachment is required.

How do I submit the Grading Permit Application?

The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

San Juan Capistrano, CA · Orange County

No notary required

Grading Permit Application

Property owners, contractors, and authorized agents use this application to request a grading permit for a project in San Juan Capistrano.

What this form is

This application requests a rough or precise grading permit and collects project, property, owner, applicant, contractor, and engineering contact details, along with the work description and total earthwork. The city states that the application expires 180 days after submittal unless the permit is issued or an extension is approved before expiration. The form also identifies plan reviews and other approvals that may be required before permit issuance.

Who needs it

Property owners, contractors, or authorized agents seeking a rough or precise grading permit for a San Juan Capistrano project should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, with no notarized attachment or related step stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Grading Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the project, property, contact, permit type, work description, and earthwork information, then sign and date it.
3
Gather Required Materials
If you are an authorized agent, provide an authorization letter. The form also identifies plan reviews and approvals that may apply to the project.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Grading Permit Application request?: It requests a rough or precise grading permit and asks for project details, property information, applicant and owner contacts, contractor and engineer details, and the proposed work and earthwork.
Who should complete this grading permit application?: A property owner, contractor, or authorized agent seeking a grading permit for a project in San Juan Capistrano should complete it. Authorized agents must provide an authorization letter.
Do I need a notary for the Grading Permit Application?: No. The applicant signs and dates this application; it does not state that a notary or notarized attachment is required.
How do I submit the Grading Permit Application?: The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

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This Grading Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Juan Capistrano form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.