Rancho Cordova, CA · Sacramento County

No notary required

Notice to Property Owners

Property owners applying for a construction permit as owner-builders complete this notice to acknowledge their responsibilities and verify project information.

What this form is

The notice explains owner-builder responsibilities and risks, and the city requires the property owner to complete and sign it before a building permit can be issued. The owner initials each statement, provides the project address, and signs and dates the form. An authorization section is included for owners designating an agent to apply for an owner-builder permit.

Who needs it

Property owners applying for a construction permit in their own name as the owner-builder need to complete and return this notice.

How to submit it

Return the completed form to the Building & Safety Division at 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, before the building permit is issued. When the permit is issued, present a copy of the owner’s driver’s license or other acceptable signature verification.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; notarization is listed as one possible signature-verification option, and the agent authorization includes a declaration under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Notice

    Download the Notice to Property Owners PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Owner Section

    Provide the project address, read and initial each statement, then print your name and sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Complete Agent Authorization If Needed

    If designating an agent, complete the authorization section with the project and agent information.

  4. 4

    Return The Form

    Return it to the Building & Safety Division at 2729 Prospect Park Drive before the permit is issued.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Notice to Property Owners?
No. The document is signed without a notary. It lists notarization as one possible signature-verification option to present when the permit is issued.
How do I submit the Notice to Property Owners?
Return the completed form to the Building & Safety Division at 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, before the building permit is issued.
Who completes the Notice to Property Owners?
The property owner applying for a building permit as the owner-builder reads and initials each statement, provides the project address, and signs and dates the form.
When is the agent authorization section needed?
The property owner completes the authorization section only when designating an agent to apply for a construction permit for the owner-builder.

Need something notarized?

This Notice to Property Owners doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Rancho Cordova form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.