Do I need a notary for the Authorization of Agent form?

No. The property owner signs and dates this form without a notary and remains responsible for executing the Notice to Property Owner.

Who should complete this form?

A property owner should complete it when designating an agent to apply for a construction permit for an Owner-Builder project.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for the project address and description, the agent’s contact details, and the property owner’s signature, name, telephone, email, and date.

How do I submit the Authorization of Agent form?

Submit it to the Building Division at 495 Industrial Dr., Galt, CA. The form also lists the division’s telephone number and email address.

Galt, CA · Sacramento County

No notary required

Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner’s Behalf

Property owners use this form to authorize an agent to apply for, sign, and file documents for an Owner-Builder construction permit project.

What this form is

This form lets a property owner designate an agent to apply for, sign, and file documents needed to obtain an Owner-Builder permit for a project. The city says it is required only when the property owner designates an agent to apply for a construction permit for the Owner-Builder. It asks for project and agent details, plus the owner’s signature and contact information.

Who needs it

A property owner designating an agent to apply for a construction permit for an Owner-Builder project needs this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Building Division at 495 Industrial Dr., Galt, CA, or contact the division using the listed telephone number or email address.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the property owner signs and dates it and remains responsible for executing the Notice to Property Owner.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Authorization of Agent form for a commercial project.
2
Complete the Project Details
Enter the project address and description and the authorized agent’s contact information.
3
Sign and Date the Form
The property owner signs and dates the form and remains responsible for executing the Notice to Property Owner.
4
Submit to the Building Division
Submit the form to the Building Division at 495 Industrial Dr., Galt, CA.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Authorization of Agent form?: No. The property owner signs and dates this form without a notary and remains responsible for executing the Notice to Property Owner.
Who should complete this form?: A property owner should complete it when designating an agent to apply for a construction permit for an Owner-Builder project.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for the project address and description, the agent’s contact details, and the property owner’s signature, name, telephone, email, and date.
How do I submit the Authorization of Agent form?: Submit it to the Building Division at 495 Industrial Dr., Galt, CA. The form also lists the division’s telephone number and email address.

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This Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner’s Behalf doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Galt form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.