Redlands, CA · San Bernardino County

No notary required

Property Owner’s Package Disclosures & Forms for Owner-Builders Applying for Construction Permits

Property owners applying for construction permits as owner-builders complete this acknowledgment to confirm their understanding of responsibilities and risks.

What this form is

This package includes an Owner-Builder Acknowledgment and Information Verification Form for property owners applying for construction permits in their own names. The city says it must be completed, initialed, signed, and returned before a building permit can be issued. It asks owners to acknowledge their responsibilities, verify information, identify the property, and agree to follow applicable requirements.

Who needs it

Property owners applying for a construction permit as owner-builders must complete and return the acknowledgment before the permit can be issued.

How to submit it

Return the completed form to the City of Redlands Building & Safety Division, 35 Cajon St., Suite 20, Redlands, CA 92373. The document says a copy of the owner’s driver’s license or other acceptable verification is presented when the permit is issued.

About notarization

This form has no notary block and is signed and dated by the owner; at permit issuance, notarization or other verification acceptable to the agency may be presented to verify the signature.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Package

    Download the property owner package and review the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment and Information Verification Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Read and initial each statement, provide the requested property information, and sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Prepare Verification

    When the permit is issued, present a copy of the owner’s driver’s license or other verification acceptable to the agency.

  4. 4

    Return The Form

    Return the completed form to the City of Redlands Building & Safety Division at the address shown in the package.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment?
No. The form has no notary block. At permit issuance, the document says a notarized form or other verification acceptable to the agency may be presented to verify the owner’s signature.
Who completes the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment?
The property owner applying for a construction permit as an owner-builder reads and initials each statement, then signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment?
Return it to the City of Redlands Building & Safety Division at 35 Cajon St., Suite 20, Redlands, CA 92373.

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This Property Owner’s Package Disclosures & Forms for Owner-Builders Applying for Construction Permits doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Redlands form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.