Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. The application has no notary block. Some declarations are made under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the form.

How do I submit the Building Permit Application?

Submit it to the Building Services Division at 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The form also lists building@cityofepa.org.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for project and job-site details, the work description, property owner and applicant information, contractor details, and workers’ compensation information.

What payment methods does the form list?

The form says the office accepts check, cash, or money order payments and does not accept credit or debit cards.

East Palo Alto, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners, contractors, and authorized agents use this application to provide project details and apply for building-related permits in East Palo Alto.

What this form is

Use this application to provide information for a building permit project in East Palo Alto and identify the permit types being requested. It asks for the job address, work description, property owner and applicant details, contractor information, and workers’ compensation coverage. It also includes owner-builder and contractor declarations, an applicant signature, and space for construction lending agency information.

Who needs it

Property owners, licensed contractors, and authorized agents applying for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or other listed permits use this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Building Services Division at 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303; contact the division at [email protected]. The document says the office accepts check, cash, or money order payments, not credit or debit cards.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; its declarations are made under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application for your East Palo Alto project.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the project, property owner, applicant, contractor, and workers’ compensation sections that apply.
3
Review And Sign
Complete the applicable declarations, review the information, and sign and date the application.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Building Services Division at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. The application has no notary block. Some declarations are made under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: Submit it to the Building Services Division at 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The form also lists [email protected].
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for project and job-site details, the work description, property owner and applicant information, contractor details, and workers’ compensation information.
What payment methods does the form list?: The form says the office accepts check, cash, or money order payments and does not accept credit or debit cards.

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.