Woodside, CA · San Mateo County
Owner-Builder Acknowledgment and Information Verification Form
Property owners applying for a construction permit as owner-builders complete this form to acknowledge their responsibilities and verify project information.
What this form is
The form explains owner-builder responsibilities and asks the property owner to initial statements, confirm the project address, and sign and date the acknowledgment. Woodside requires it before issuing a building permit when the permit application names the property owner as the builder. An agent may not sign the acknowledgment unless the permitting authority has approved it in advance.
Who needs it
Property owners listed as the builder on a construction permit application must complete and return the acknowledgment before the permit can be issued.
How to submit it
Return the completed form to the Building Division at 2955 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062. The document says a driver’s-license copy, notarization of the form, or other agency-accepted signature verification must be presented when the permit is issued.
About notarization
This document has no notary block; notarization is not required, though the city lists it as one option for verifying the owner’s signature when the permit is issued.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment and Information Verification Form.
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Read And Complete It
Read and initial each statement, provide the project address, and sign and date the acknowledgment.
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Prepare Signature Verification
When the permit is issued, present a driver’s-license copy, notarization of the form, or other verification acceptable to the agency.
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Return It To The City
Return the completed form to the Building Division at 2955 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment Form do?
- It records the property owner’s understanding of owner-builder responsibilities and verifies the construction project information for a building permit.
- Who completes this form?
- The property owner completes it when applying for a construction permit as the owner-builder. An agent cannot sign the acknowledgment unless the permitting authority gives prior approval.
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment Form?
- No. The form has no notary block and does not require notarization, though the city lists notarization as one option for verifying the owner’s signature when the permit is issued.
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment Form?
- Return it to the Building Division at 2955 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062. Present a driver’s-license copy, notarization of the form, or other agency-accepted signature verification when the permit is issued.
Need something notarized?
This Owner-Builder Acknowledgment and Information Verification Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Woodside form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.