Who signs the construction permit applicant declaration?

The party accepting responsibility and to whom the permit will be issued signs. The form identifies a licensed contractor, property owner, or someone authorized to act on the owner's behalf.

How do I submit the over-the-counter permit application?

Submittals are accepted by appointment. Call (805) 461-5000 or email permitcenter@atascadero.org; incomplete submittals and walk-ins will not be accepted at the counter.

What supporting documents may be required?

The form lists required contractor information or owner-builder declaration pages depending on the applicant. It says proof of ownership may be required and specifies site plans for certain work.

Atascadero, CA · San Luis Obispo County

No notary required

Declaration by Construction Permit Applicant

This declaration is part of Atascadero’s over-the-counter permit application and is completed by the contractor, property owner, or authorized representative accepting permit responsibility.

What this form is

This declaration accompanies Atascadero’s over-the-counter construction permit application and identifies whether the applicant is a licensed contractor, property owner, or authorized representative. It asks the signer to certify the application is correct, agree to applicable requirements and fees, and authorize inspections. The packet also includes permit and owner-builder declarations, project information, and instructions about required supporting pages and attachments.

Who needs it

A contractor, property owner, or authorized representative applying for an Atascadero over-the-counter construction permit must sign the declaration.

How to submit it

Submittals are accepted by appointment; call (805) 461-5000 or email [email protected]. Incomplete submittals and walk-ins will not be accepted at the counter.

About notarization

No notary is required; the owner-builder declaration includes an affirmation under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the over-the-counter permit application and applicant declaration PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the project and owner information, select the applicable work, and sign and date the required declarations.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the required contractor information or owner-builder declaration page and any attachments specified for the proposed work.
4
Arrange Submission
Call (805) 461-5000 or email [email protected] to arrange an appointment; incomplete and walk-in submittals are not accepted at the counter.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the construction permit applicant declaration?: No. The document does not require notarization. The owner-builder declaration includes an affirmation under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the form.
Who signs the construction permit applicant declaration?: The party accepting responsibility and to whom the permit will be issued signs. The form identifies a licensed contractor, property owner, or someone authorized to act on the owner's behalf.
How do I submit the over-the-counter permit application?: Submittals are accepted by appointment. Call (805) 461-5000 or email [email protected]; incomplete submittals and walk-ins will not be accepted at the counter.
What supporting documents may be required?: The form lists required contractor information or owner-builder declaration pages depending on the applicant. It says proof of ownership may be required and specifies site plans for certain work.

Need something notarized?

This Declaration by Construction Permit Applicant doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Atascadero form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.