What information does the form ask for?

It asks for the project scope and location, the agent’s name and contact details, the agent’s signature, and the property owner’s signature and date.

Do I need a notary for this form?

No. At permit issuance, the owner’s signature can be verified with a driver’s-license copy, notarization of the form, or other verification acceptable to the agency.

How do I submit the agent authorization form?

Submit it to the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division, at the address listed on the form. The form also provides an email contact.

Rancho Cordova, CA · Sacramento County

No notary required

Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner’s Behalf for Building Permit Related Activity

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

What this form is

This form authorizes a named agent to apply for, sign, and file documents needed to obtain an Agent-for-Owner/Builder permit for a project. It asks for the project scope and location, the agent’s contact information and signature, and the property owner’s signature and date. When the permit is issued, the owner’s signature must be verified with a driver’s-license copy, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency.

Who needs it

A property owner who wants another person to handle permit-related applications, signatures, and filings for an Agent-for-Owner/Builder permit needs this form.

How to submit it

Submit the form to the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division, at 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670; the form also lists [email protected].

About notarization

This form does not require notarization; at permit issuance, provide a driver’s-license copy, notarization of the form, or other agency-acceptable verification of the owner’s signature.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Authorization of Agent form for building permit-related activity.
2
Complete The Project And Agent Details
Enter the project scope and location, agent information, and the agent’s signature.
3
Sign And Date
The property owner signs and dates the declaration.
4
Provide Signature Verification
At permit issuance, provide a driver’s-license copy, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency.
5
Submit To The City
Submit the form to the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division, using the contact details printed on it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the agent authorization form allow?: It authorizes a named agent to apply for, sign, and file documents needed to obtain an Agent-for-Owner/Builder permit for the owner’s project.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for the project scope and location, the agent’s name and contact details, the agent’s signature, and the property owner’s signature and date.
Do I need a notary for this form?: No. At permit issuance, the owner’s signature can be verified with a driver’s-license copy, notarization of the form, or other verification acceptable to the agency.
How do I submit the agent authorization form?: Submit it to the Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division, at the address listed on the form. The form also provides an email contact.

Need something notarized?

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