Capitola, CA · Santa Cruz County
Owner-Agent Approval Form
Property owners complete this form to authorize an agent to obtain a building permit for a property in Capitola.
What this form is
This form authorizes the named agent to obtain a building permit on the property owner’s behalf; it does not authorize the agent to act as a contractor. The owner must complete and sign it for each permit application, and the form asks for application and property details plus owner and agent contact information. A copy of the owner’s ID is required.
Who needs it
A property owner must complete and sign this form when someone other than the owner seeks a building permit.
How to submit it
Return the completed form to the agency responsible for issuing the permit: the Building Division, Community Development Department, 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010.
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; when the permit is issued, the owner’s signature must be verified by an ID copy, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Owner-Agent Approval Form.
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Complete the Form
Enter the application, property, owner, and agent information. The property owner must sign and date the form.
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Gather the Owner’s ID Copy
A copy of the property owner’s ID is required. The owner’s signature must also be verified at permit issuance as described on the form.
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Return the Form
Return the completed form to the agency responsible for issuing the permit.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Agent Approval Form?
- No. The form has no notary block. At permit issuance, the owner’s signature must be verified by an ID copy, notarization of the form, or other verification acceptable to the agency.
- Who completes the Owner-Agent Approval Form?
- The property owner completes and signs it when another person will obtain a building permit. A separate form is required for each permit.
- How do I submit the Owner-Agent Approval Form?
- Return it to the agency responsible for issuing the permit: the Building Division, Community Development Department, at 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010.