Who uses the Building Permit Application?

Property owners, licensed contractors, and authorized agents use it to apply for a building permit for construction work in East Palo Alto.

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. This application is signed without a notary. If the owner completes the work, the form calls for a completed Owner-Builder Declaration but does not say it must be notarized.

East Palo Alto, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners, contractors, and authorized agents use this application to request a building permit for construction work in East Palo Alto.

What this form is

This application requests a building permit and asks for the job address, project details, permit types, work description, and property owner and applicant information. It also collects contractor and worker’s compensation details, and architect or engineer license information when applicable. The form identifies circumstances requiring an Owner-Builder Declaration and states that the city accepts check or cash payments only.

Who needs it

Property owners, licensed contractors, or authorized agents applying for a building permit for work in East Palo Alto need this application.

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 application is signed without a notary; property owners completing the work must submit a completed Owner-Builder Declaration, which the application does not identify as notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the job address, construction details, work description, and applicable owner, applicant, contractor, and insurance information.
3
Gather Required Attachments
If the property owner will complete the work, submit a completed Owner-Builder Declaration.
4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Building Permit Application?: Property owners, licensed contractors, and authorized agents use it to apply for a building permit for construction work in East Palo Alto.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. This application is signed without a notary. If the owner completes the work, the form calls for a completed Owner-Builder Declaration but does not say it must be notarized.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another East Palo Alto form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.