Do I need a notary for the Accessibility Exception Request Form?

No. The form is signed and dated by the architect or designer and owner or tenant; it does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.

What information does the form request?

It asks for project and applicant details, accessibility features, costs, prior work in the tenant space, and information about the impact on financial feasibility.

The form has signature and date fields for an architect or designer and for the owner or tenant.

Los Altos, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Accessibility Exception Request Form

This form lets property owners or applicants request an exception to accessibility requirements for a building project in Los Altos.

What this form is

Use this form to request an accessibility exception for a project under the 2025 California Building Code Chapter 11B, Division IV. It provides sections for a valuation threshold exception or specific exceptions, and asks for project details, accessibility features, costs, prior work, and information about financial feasibility. The architect or designer and owner or tenant provide information and sign and date the form.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants seeking an accessibility exception for a Los Altos building project can complete this form with an architect or designer.

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 document is signed without a notary; the architect or designer and owner or tenant sign and date it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Accessibility Exception Request Form PDF.
2
Complete the Request
Enter the project, owner, applicant, accessibility feature, cost, and other applicable information.
3
Gather Supporting Documentation
Attach documentation for accessibility feature costs and provide documentation for prior work or previously approved hardship forms when applicable.
4
Sign and Submit
Have the architect or designer and owner or tenant sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Accessibility Exception Request Form?: No. The form is signed and dated by the architect or designer and owner or tenant; it does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Accessibility Exception Request Form?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the form request?: It asks for project and applicant details, accessibility features, costs, prior work in the tenant space, and information about the impact on financial feasibility.
Who signs the form?: The form has signature and date fields for an architect or designer and for the owner or tenant.

Need something notarized?

This Accessibility Exception Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Los Altos form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.