Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment?

No. The form itself has no notary block. At permit issuance, the agency accepts a driver's license copy, form notarization, or other verification to verify the owner's signature.

Who completes the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment?

The property owner named as the owner-builder on the building permit completes, initials, signs, and returns the form. An agent cannot execute the notice without prior approval from the permitting authority.

How do I submit the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment?

Return it to Building & Fire Prevention at 17575 Peak Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037-4128. The form also lists Permits@morganhill.ca.gov.

What information does the form request?

It asks the owner to initial responsibility statements, identify the project address, and sign and date the acknowledgment. It also provides fields to authorize an agent for other permit documents.

Morgan Hill, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Notice to Property Owner and Owner-Builder Acknowledgment

Property owners named as owner-builders on a building permit complete this form to acknowledge their responsibilities and verify project information before the permit is issued.

What this form is

The form informs a property owner of responsibilities and possible risks when a building permit is issued in the owner's name. The owner must read and initial each statement, provide project and owner information, sign, date, and return the form before the city issues the permit. It also includes an optional authorization for an agent to act on the owner's behalf for permit documents.

Who needs it

A property owner listed as the owner-builder on a building permit application must complete and return this form before the permit is issued.

How to submit it

Return the completed form to Building & Fire Prevention, 17575 Peak Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037-4128. The form lists [email protected] and says owner signature verification is presented when the permit is issued.

About notarization

This document has no notary block and the signer signs and dates it; at permit issuance, the form allows notarization as one of several acceptable signature-verification options.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment form.
2
Complete the Acknowledgment
Read and initial each statement, provide the project address, and sign and date the form.
3
Prepare Signature Verification
When the permit is issued, present a driver's license copy, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency.
4
Return the Form
Return the completed form to Building & Fire Prevention at the address listed on the form before the permit is issued.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment?: No. The form itself has no notary block. At permit issuance, the agency accepts a driver's license copy, form notarization, or other verification to verify the owner's signature.
Who completes the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment?: The property owner named as the owner-builder on the building permit completes, initials, signs, and returns the form. An agent cannot execute the notice without prior approval from the permitting authority.
How do I submit the Owner-Builder Acknowledgment?: Return it to Building & Fire Prevention at 17575 Peak Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037-4128. The form also lists [email protected].
What information does the form request?: It asks the owner to initial responsibility statements, identify the project address, and sign and date the acknowledgment. It also provides fields to authorize an agent for other permit documents.

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