Rialto, CA · San Bernardino County
Contractor Authorized Agent Form
Contractor license holders use this form to name employees authorized to sign City of Rialto permits under the holder’s contractor license number.
- 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
This form lets a contractor license holder identify employees authorized to sign City of Rialto permits on the holder’s behalf. The holder signs and dates it before a notary, and the form says the authorization expires one year after signing; the contractor must notify the city in writing if the list changes.
Who needs it
A contractor license holder who wants listed employees to sign City of Rialto permits under the holder’s contractor license number needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form calls for a separate notary acknowledgment to verify the contractor license holder’s signature, signed and dated in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Contractor Authorized Agent Form from the City of Rialto.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Provide the contractor company and license information, then list employees authorized to sign permits.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a notarization with a commissioned online notary where legally available.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and date the form in the notary’s presence so the separate acknowledgment can verify your signature.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the notary acknowledgment and submit the completed form to the City of Rialto.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rialto. 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 complete the Contractor Authorized Agent Form?
- Enter the contractor and license details, list authorized employees, then sign and date the form in a notary’s presence. Submit the notarized form to the city.
- Do I need to notarize this form?
- Yes. The form says it must be notarized and directs the notary to attach a separate acknowledgment verifying the contractor license holder’s signature.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes notarizations performed outside the state.
- How long does the authorization last?
- The form states that the letter expires one year after the date signed. It also says to notify the city in writing if the authorized employee list changes; confirm with the city if unsure.
Contractor Authorized Agent Form in other California cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.