Rialto, CA · San Bernardino County
Property Owner Authorized Agent Form
Property owners on title use this form to authorize an agent to apply for, sign, and file documents needed to obtain a construction permit for their project.
- 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 records the construction project, property address, and authorized agent, and states that the owner retains the permit while the agent accepts responsibility for the project. Rialto requires the property owner on title to complete it when designating an agent to apply for a construction permit. The form must be notarized, and the city requires a copy of the owner’s driver’s license, notarization, or other acceptable verification when the permit is issued.
Who needs it
A property owner on title needs this form when authorizing another person to apply for a construction permit and handle related documents for the project.
Why it needs a notary
The form calls for a separate notary acknowledgment verifying the property owner’s signature, so the property owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Property Owner Authorized Agent Form from the City of Rialto.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the project scope, property address, authorized agent’s information, and the owner’s details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization using a commissioned online notary, and confirm the city’s requirements if needed.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
The property owner signs for the separate acknowledgment verifying the owner’s signature.
- 5
Submit to the City
Present the notarized form or other verification acceptable to the agency when the permit is issued.
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 use the Property Owner Authorized Agent Form?
- Complete the project, property, and agent details, then sign before a notary. Present the notarized form or another verification acceptable to the agency when the permit is issued.
- Do I need to notarize this form?
- Yes. The form says it must be notarized and calls for a separate acknowledgment verifying the property owner’s signature.
- Can I complete this form with an online notary?
- 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); confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who signs the form?
- The property owner on title completes and signs the form. The form authorizes the named agent to apply for, sign, and file documents needed to obtain the project permit.
Property Owner Authorized Agent Form in other California cities
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