El Cajon, CA · San Diego County
Authorization to Sign Permit as Agent for Property Owner
A notarized form a property owner signs to let a third party sign for and act as agent on a building or fire permit in El Cajon.
- 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
When someone other than the licensed contractor or property owner wants to sign a building or fire permit application, El Cajon's Building and Fire Safety Division requires the owner's written, notarized permission. The form authorizes the named agent to either sign the permit or perform the owner-builder work on the owner's behalf, and includes a printed California notary acknowledgment block.
Who needs it
Property owners in El Cajon who want to authorize someone else to sign a building or fire permit application on their behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The form itself states the returned authorization must carry a notarized signature and includes a full California notary acknowledgment block to be completed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Authorization to Sign Permit as Agent for Property Owner PDF from El Cajon's Building Division.
- 2
Fill In Property and Agent Details
Enter the property address, permit number, and the agent's name.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign as the property owner in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized form to El Cajon's Building and Fire Safety Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from El Cajon. 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
- Who signs this form?
- The property owner signs, giving a named agent permission to sign the permit or do owner-builder work on the owner's behalf.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes — El Cajon requires the owner's signature on this authorization to be notarized before the Building and Fire Safety Division will accept it.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Download the form, fill in the property address and agent's name, then book a Rush Notary remote online notarization session to sign in front of a notary via video.
- Can a company use this form instead of an individual owner?
- A property management company or corporation may instead submit a letter on company letterhead with the same information.
- Will El Cajon accept an online notarization?
- California generally honors notarial acts valid under the notary's home state law; check with the Building and Fire Safety Division if you have questions before submitting.