San Marcos, CA · San Diego County
Permission To Obtain Permits
This form lets a property owner authorize a named permit applicant to obtain a building permit for demolition, construction, remodeling, or alterations at the listed property.
- 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 property owner uses this form to authorize a named permit applicant to obtain a building permit for the listed location. The form covers demolition, construction, remodeling, or alterations and states that the work must follow applicable state building and safety codes and City of San Marcos requirements for plan checks, permit issuance, and inspections. The property owner signs the authorization, and the form includes a notarial acknowledgment.
Who needs it
A property owner who wants a named permit applicant to obtain a building permit on their behalf for the listed property needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a California notarial acknowledgment, which the property owner signs before a notary to acknowledge executing the authorization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the City of San Marcos Permission to Obtain Permits form.
- 2
Fill In The Details
Add the date, property location, permit applicant name, and property owner name.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Check with the city about acceptable notarization options, then arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary if appropriate.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The property owner signs the authorization and acknowledges the signature before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed form as directed for the building permit process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Marcos. 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 complete the Permission to Obtain Permits form?
- Enter the property location, permit applicant, and property owner names. The property owner signs the authorization before a notary, then submits the completed form as part of the permit process.
- Do I need to notarize this permission form?
- Yes. The form includes a notarial acknowledgment for the property owner, who acknowledges signing the authorization before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- 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); ask the city what it will accept.
- Who signs the form?
- The property owner signs to authorize the named permit applicant to obtain a building permit on the owner's behalf. The form also identifies the property and permit applicant.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The form relates to a City of San Marcos building permit, but the supplied form text does not specify a submission method. Confirm with the city if unsure.