Hemet, CA · Riverside County
Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner’s Behalf
This two-page form lets a property owner authorize an agent to apply for, sign, and file documents for an Owner-Builder building permit when someone other than the owner handles the application.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The property owner completes this form when another person has executed the permit application and Owner-Builder Declaration. It authorizes the named agent to handle documents for the Owner-Builder permit and includes the owner’s acknowledgment of responsibilities and risks. The City of Hemet requires the completed, signed form before issuing the permit; the form also says to present a copy of the owner’s driver’s license and notarization to verify the owner’s signature.
Who needs it
A property owner needs this form when someone else executes the permit application and Owner-Builder Declaration for the owner’s project.
Why it needs a notary
The form has no printed jurat or acknowledgment block; the property owner must have the signature on page one notarized to verify it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the City of Hemet’s two-page Owner-Builder agent authorization form.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the project and property details, name the authorized agent, and complete the owner’s acknowledgment and verification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization of the property owner’s signature as required by the form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions to verify your identity and complete the notarization.
- 5
Submit to the City
Provide the signed form and a copy of the owner’s driver’s license when the permit is issued.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hemet. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder agent authorization?
- Complete and sign the form, then provide it with a copy of your driver’s license and notarization when the permit is issued, as the form directs.
- Do I need to have my signature notarized?
- Yes. The form says notarization and a copy of the owner’s driver’s license are required to verify the property owner’s signature when the permit is issued.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Notaries in California cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); ask a commissioned online notary about availability and confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who signs this form?
- The property owner completes and signs the authorization and the owner’s acknowledgment and verification. The form identifies the owner as the person authorizing the agent.