El Cajon, CA · San Diego County
Owner-Builder Acknowledgment and Verification of Information
Property owners applying for a building permit as owner-builders complete this form to acknowledge their responsibilities and verify information about the proposed construction.
What this form is
El Cajon requires this form before issuing a building permit when the property owner is listed as the owner-builder. The owner reads and initials each provision, provides the property address, and signs and dates the form to confirm their understanding and responsibility for the construction. The form also describes verification that may be presented when the permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners listed as owner-builders on a building permit application must complete and return this form before the permit can be issued.
How to submit it
Return the completed form to the City of El Cajon Building Safety at 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA 92020. The document says verification of the property owner’s signature is required when the permit is issued.
About notarization
This document has no notary block and is signed without a notary; when the permit is issued, a driver’s license copy, notarization, or other acceptable verification may be presented.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment and Verification of Information form.
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Read And Complete It
Enter the permit and property information, read each provision, and initial each statement.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the form as the property owner.
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Return It To Building Safety
Return the completed form to City of El Cajon Building Safety before the permit is issued.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment?
- No. The form has no notary block and can be signed without a notary. When the permit is issued, the form lists a driver’s license copy, notarization, or other acceptable verification as options.
- Who completes the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment?
- The property owner completes it when a building permit application lists them as the owner-builder. The owner reads and initials the provisions, then signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment?
- Return the completed form to City of El Cajon Building Safety at 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA 92020, before the building permit is issued.
Need something notarized?
This Owner-Builder Acknowledgment and Verification of Information doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Cajon form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.