Rialto, CA · San Bernardino County
Property Owner Authorized Agent Form
This form authorizes a named agent to apply for, sign, and file documents for an Owner-Builder Permit, and records property-owner information for entitlement application submittals.
- 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
A property owner completes this form to designate an agent to apply for, sign, and file documents needed for an Owner-Builder Permit. The form also certifies record ownership and says the City will not deem an entitlement application complete until required fees, documents, certifications, and plans are filed with the Planning Division. The form states that it must be notarized and that the owner's signature must be verified when the permit is issued.
Who needs it
A property owner designating an agent for an Owner-Builder Permit or submitting an entitlement application must complete the applicable sections of this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form provides a notary-seal area or separate notary document to verify a licensed contractor's signature; it also asks the property owner to sign.
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 and property details and, if applicable, the authorized agent's information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization with a commissioned online notary if the applicable notarization requirements permit it.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary's instructions for signing and identity verification.
- 5
Submit to the City
Present the completed form and required verification with your permit or entitlement application.
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 applicable property, project, and agent details, sign as the property owner, and follow the form's notarization and submission instructions.
- Do I need to have this form notarized?
- Yes. The form states that it must be notarized and provides space for a notary seal or a separate notary document. It also mentions other verification acceptable to the agency.
- Can I use an online notary for this form 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); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I do if the notary instructions seem unclear?
- The form's notary area refers to verifying a licensed contractor's signature, while the form also contains property-owner signatures. Ask the City which signature needs notarization before submitting.
Property Owner Authorized Agent Form in other San Bernardino County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.