Fontana, CA · San Bernardino County

No notary required

Application for Building Permit and Plan Check

Property owners, contractors, and other applicants use this application to request a building permit and plan check from the City of Fontana.

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit and plan check for proposed work in Fontana. It asks for the job site address, owner and contact details, contractor and design professional information, work description, and project details. Applicants also list plan sets and supporting calculations or reports being submitted, and sign and date the application.

Who needs it

Anyone applying for a building permit or plan check in Fontana can use this application to provide project and applicant information.

How to submit it

Submit online through the portal at FontanaCA.gov or in person at the Department of Building & Safety, 8353 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists plans, calculations, and reports as submittals but does not say any attachment must be sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Application for Building Permit and Plan Check PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the job site, applicant, owner, contractor, design professional, and proposed work details requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Project Submittals

    List the plans, calculations, reports, and other materials you are submitting with the application.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    Print your name, sign, and date the application.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Submit online through FontanaCA.gov or in person at the Department of Building & Safety as directed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Application for Building Permit and Plan Check?
It is the City of Fontana application for requesting a building permit and plan check. It collects project, property, owner, contractor, and design professional information.
Who can use this application?
Property owners, contractors, or other applicants can complete it to provide information about proposed work and identify plans, calculations, or reports being submitted.
Do I need a notary for the Application for Building Permit and Plan Check?
No. The application calls for a printed name, signature, and date, but no notary. It lists plans, calculations, and reports as submittals without saying they must be sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the application?
Submit it online through the portal at FontanaCA.gov or in person at the Department of Building & Safety, 8353 Sierra Ave, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Building Permit and Plan Check doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fontana form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.