How do I submit the Owner-Builder Disclosure Form?

Read, initial, sign, and return it to the Town at the official address indicated on the form. The Town says it will not issue the building permit until the form is returned.

When does the Town require this form?

The Town requires the completed form before issuing a building permit when the property owner applies in their own name as the owner-builder.

Colma, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Disclosure Form for Owner/Builders Applying for Construction Permits

Property owners applying for construction permits as owner-builders complete this form to acknowledge their responsibilities and verify information about the project.

What this form is

The Town requires this signed disclosure before issuing a building permit when a property owner applies as the owner-builder. The owner reads and initials statements about responsibilities and risks, provides the project address, and signs and dates the form; an authorization section lets the owner designate an agent to apply for the permit.

Who needs it

Property owners applying for a construction permit in their own name as the owner-builder need to complete and return this form.

How to submit it

Read, initial, sign, and return the form to the Town at the official address indicated; the Town says it will not issue the building permit until the completed form is returned.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; when the permit is issued, notarization is one optional way to verify the property owner's signature.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Owner-Builder Disclosure Form for a construction permit application.
2
Read and Complete It
Read and initial the statements, enter the project information, and sign and date the form.
3
Complete Agent Authorization if Needed
If designating an agent, complete the authorization section; the property owner must complete it.
4
Return It to the Town
Return the completed form to the Town at the official address indicated.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Disclosure Form?: No. The form is signed without a notary. When the permit is issued, notarization is one optional way to verify the property owner's signature.
How do I submit the Owner-Builder Disclosure Form?: Read, initial, sign, and return it to the Town at the official address indicated on the form. The Town says it will not issue the building permit until the form is returned.
When does the Town require this form?: The Town requires the completed form before issuing a building permit when the property owner applies in their own name as the owner-builder.

Need something notarized?

This Disclosure Form for Owner/Builders Applying for Construction Permits doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Colma form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.