What information does the authorization form request?

It requests the property owner’s name, work address and description, the agent’s contact information, and signatures and dates from the agent and owner.

Do I need a notary for this authorization form?

No. The form has no notary block and does not require notarization, but at permit issuance the city requires a driver’s-license copy, notarization, or other accepted signature verification.

Saratoga, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner’s Behalf

Property owners complete this authorization to designate an agent to obtain an Owner-Builder permit or submit an Owner-Builder Declaration for their project.

What this form is

This form authorizes a named agent to act for a property owner in obtaining an Owner-Builder permit or submitting an Owner-Builder Declaration. The city requires it when the property owner designates an agent for either task. It asks for the owner’s and project’s details, the agent’s contact information, and signatures and dates from both the agent and property owner.

Who needs it

A property owner who designates an agent to obtain an Owner-Builder permit or submit an Owner-Builder Declaration needs to complete this form.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Community Development Department at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070; it does not state how to submit the authorization.

About notarization

The form has no notary block and does not require notarization; when the permit is issued, provide a driver’s-license copy, notarization, or other city-accepted signature verification.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner’s Behalf form.
2
Complete the Owner and Project Details
Enter the property owner, work address, work description, and authorized agent’s contact information.
3
Sign and Date the Form
Have the authorized agent accept the authorization and the property owner certify the information with their signatures and dates.
4
Provide Signature Verification
When the permit is issued, present a copy of the owner’s driver’s license, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the city.

Frequently asked questions

What does the property owner authorize with this form?: The property owner authorizes a named agent to obtain an Owner-Builder permit or submit an Owner-Builder Declaration for the listed project.
What information does the authorization form request?: It requests the property owner’s name, work address and description, the agent’s contact information, and signatures and dates from the agent and owner.
Do I need a notary for this authorization form?: No. The form has no notary block and does not require notarization, but at permit issuance the city requires a driver’s-license copy, notarization, or other accepted signature verification.
How do I submit the authorization form?: The form lists the Community Development Department at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070, but does not give submission instructions.

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This Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner’s Behalf doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Saratoga form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.