Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Disclosures & Forms?

No. Notarization is not required to sign the form. At permit issuance, the owner’s signature must be verified by a driver’s-license copy, notarization, or other verification accepted by the agency.

Who completes the Owner-Builder acknowledgment?

The property owner named as the owner-builder on the construction permit application must read and initial each statement, sign the form, and return it before the permit is issued.

When do I complete the authorization of agent section?

Complete that section only if you are designating an agent to apply for a construction permit as an owner-builder.

How do I submit the Owner-Builder form?

Return the completed, signed form to the Town at 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. Present signature verification when the permit is issued.

Los Altos Hills, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Owner-Builder Disclosures & Forms

Property owners applying for a construction permit as owner-builders complete this form to acknowledge their responsibilities and, when needed, authorize an agent.

What this form is

The form explains owner-builder responsibilities and asks the property owner to initial statements, identify the project address, and sign before the Town issues a building permit. The property owner completes the agent authorization section only when designating someone to apply for a construction permit. The document also says signature verification must be presented when the permit is issued.

Who needs it

A property owner named as the owner-builder on a construction permit application must complete the acknowledgment before the Town issues the permit.

How to submit it

Return the completed and signed form to the Town at 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. The document says signature verification must be presented when the permit is issued.

About notarization

This form is signed without a required notary; at permit issuance, a driver’s-license copy, notarization, or other verification accepted by the agency may verify the owner’s signature.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Owner-Builder Disclosures & Forms PDF.
2
Complete The Acknowledgment
Read and initial each statement, enter the project address, and sign and date the acknowledgment.
3
Complete Agent Authorization If Needed
Fill out the authorization section only if you are designating an agent to apply for the owner-builder permit.
4
Submit To The Town
Return the completed form to 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, and present signature verification when the permit is issued.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Disclosures & Forms?: No. Notarization is not required to sign the form. At permit issuance, the owner’s signature must be verified by a driver’s-license copy, notarization, or other verification accepted by the agency.
Who completes the Owner-Builder acknowledgment?: The property owner named as the owner-builder on the construction permit application must read and initial each statement, sign the form, and return it before the permit is issued.
When do I complete the authorization of agent section?: Complete that section only if you are designating an agent to apply for a construction permit as an owner-builder.
How do I submit the Owner-Builder form?: Return the completed, signed form to the Town at 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. Present signature verification when the permit is issued.

Need something notarized?

This Owner-Builder Disclosures & Forms doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Los Altos Hills form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.