Corona, CA · Riverside County
Owner-Builder Disclosure Form
Property owners complete this form to acknowledge their responsibilities when applying for a building permit as the owner-builder of a construction project.
What this form is
The form records a property owner’s acknowledgment of the responsibilities and risks of obtaining a building permit as an owner-builder. The city requires the owner to read, initial, sign, and return it before issuing the permit. It asks for project details and the owner’s verification of 12 statements; a separate agent authorization section is included for owners who designate an agent.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a building permit in their own name as the owner-builder need to complete and return this form.
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 form is signed without a notary; when the permit is issued, the owner must present identification, notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency to verify the signature.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Owner-Builder Disclosure Form for your building permit application.
- 2
Complete the Owner Sections
Read and initial each statement, provide the project address, and sign and date the form.
- 3
Complete Agent Authorization If Needed
If you are designating an agent, complete the authorization section with the project and agent information.
- 4
Return the Form
Return the completed form to the agency responsible for issuing the permit at its official address.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Disclosure Form?
- No. The form has no notary block, but when the permit is issued, the owner must present identification, notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency to verify the signature.
- Who completes the Owner-Builder Disclosure Form?
- The property owner applying for a building permit as the owner-builder must read and initial the statements, sign the form, and return it to the permit-issuing agency.
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder Disclosure Form?
- Return the completed and signed form to the agency responsible for issuing the permit at its official address. Check the city website for current contact details.
- Can I authorize someone to apply for the permit?
- Yes. The form includes an agent authorization section for a property owner designating an agent to apply for, sign, and file documents for an Owner-Builder Permit.
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