East Palo Alto, CA · San Mateo County
Plan Duplication Request
This form lets people request copies of building plans from East Palo Alto’s Building Services Division and provide information about the property and requested plans.
What this form is
Use this form to request copies of building plans prepared by a licensed professional. The city says written permission from the professional and current property owner, or a court order, is required before those plans can be duplicated. The form asks for requester, architect or engineer, property, and plan details, along with a signed declaration about the intended use of the plans.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting copies of building plans prepared by a licensed professional for a property in East Palo Alto needs to complete this form.
How to submit it
Return the completed form to the Building Services Department at 1960 Tate Street. The division says it will contact the architect or engineer and property owner for written permission.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; its attached declaration is made under penalty of perjury and must be signed and dated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Plan Duplication Request form for East Palo Alto.
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Complete The Request
Fill in your contact information, property address, building project number, and available plan details.
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Sign And Date The Declaration
Complete and sign the declaration, stating that it is true and correct under penalty of perjury.
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Return The Form
Return the completed form to the Building Services Department at 1960 Tate Street.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Plan Duplication Request?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; its attached declaration is made under penalty of perjury and must be signed and dated.
- How do I submit the Plan Duplication Request?
- Return the completed form to the Building Services Department at 1960 Tate Street. The division will contact the architect or engineer and property owner for written permission.
- What information does the request form ask for?
- It asks for requester contact details, architect or engineer information, the property address, and details about the plans, including job number, date, type, and sheet number.
- Can all building plans be duplicated?
- Plans prepared by a licensed professional require written permission from the professional and current property owner, or a court order. Plans or documents not stamped and signed by a licensed architect or engineer can be duplicated without further permissions.