San Marcos, CA · San Diego County
Owner-Builder Form
Property owners named as builders on a building permit application complete this form to verify their role and acknowledge owner-builder responsibilities.
What this form is
This form verifies that a property owner named as the builder on a building permit application understands the responsibilities of an owner-builder. It asks about the owner’s planned work, permit application, and any contractors or other people hired for the project. The city says the building permit will not be issued until the completed verification is returned.
Who needs it
A property owner named as the builder on a building permit application completes this form to verify their plans and acknowledge owner-builder responsibilities.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the property owner simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Owner-Builder Form PDF.
- 2
Complete The Verification
Answer the questions about your planned work, building permit application, and any people or contractors hired.
- 3
Gather Required Insurance Information
Include a workers’ compensation insurance certificate for listed names unless they are licensed contractors or immediate relatives.
- 4
Sign And Date
Print your name, sign, and date the form.
- 5
Return The Form
Return the completed verification to the city; the permit will not be issued until it is received.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Form?
- No. The form has signature and date fields but no notary block, and it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder Form?
- Complete and return the verification form. The document does not give a submission address or email, so check the city website for current contact details.
- Who completes this form?
- The property owner named as the builder on a building permit application completes the form to verify their plans and understanding of owner-builder responsibilities.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks about the owner’s planned labor and materials, permit application, contractors or other people hired, and contact information. A workers’ compensation insurance certificate is required for listed names unless an exception applies.
Need something notarized?
This Owner-Builder Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Marcos form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.