Sacramento, CA · Sacramento County
Agent Authorization for Contractor
This form lets a licensed contractor authorize employees to apply for City of Sacramento Community Development Department building permits on the contractor’s behalf.
- 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 form identifies the licensed contractor and lists employees authorized to apply for building permits on the contractor’s behalf. The contractor must provide a copy with each building permit application; without it, the listed agents may not apply. The newest dated form replaces earlier authorizations and stays in effect until the contractor files a new form or sends written notice revoking previous authorizations.
Who needs it
A licensed contractor who wants employees to apply for City of Sacramento Community Development Department building permits on the contractor’s behalf needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a California acknowledgment certificate with a perjury statement; the licensed contractor whose signature is being authorized signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Agent Authorization for Contractor form from the City of Sacramento Community Development Department.
- 2
Fill In Contractor and Employee Details
Provide the contractor’s company name, name, license number, and email, then list the employees authorized to apply for permits.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a notarization for the licensed contractor’s signature and check with the city if you are unsure which notarization options it accepts.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
The licensed contractor signs the form before the notary completes the certificate.
- 5
Submit It to the City
Provide a copy of the completed form with each building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sacramento. 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 use the Agent Authorization for Contractor form?
- Enter the contractor information, list the authorized employees, and have the licensed contractor sign before a notary. Include a copy with each building permit application.
- Do I need to include this form with every building permit application?
- Yes. The form says the licensed contractor is responsible for providing a copy with each application; without it, the listed agent may not apply.
- Can I notarize this form online in California?
- California notaries 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); use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city if unsure.
- When does this authorization expire?
- The newest dated form replaces previous authorizations and remains in effect until the contractor files a new form or submits written notice revoking previous authorizations.