Benicia, CA · Solano County

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Design Professional Signature Form

Architects and engineers complete this form to let Benicia copy project plans or drawings for the limited purpose of public review.

What this form is

Benicia requires architects and engineers to agree that the City may copy plans or drawings submitted with an application to facilitate public review. The form records the project description or scope of work, property address, parcel number, design professional’s name, signature, and date. It also requires verification of the signature through a driver’s license copy, notarization of the form, or another method acceptable to the agency.

Who needs it

Architects and engineers submitting plans or drawings as part of an application to the City of Benicia need to complete this form.

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 form is signed and dated without a notary; signature verification requires a driver’s license copy, notarization of the form, or other verification acceptable to the agency.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Design Professional Signature Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Project Details

    Enter the project description or scope of work, property address, parcel number, and design professional’s name.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    The design professional signs and dates the form to agree to the City’s limited copying of plans or drawings for public review.

  4. 4

    Provide Signature Verification

    Include a driver’s license copy, notarization of the form, or other verification acceptable to the agency.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Design Professional Signature Form authorize?
It records an architect’s or engineer’s agreement to let Benicia copy submitted plans or drawings for the limited purpose of facilitating public review.
What information does the form ask for?
It asks for the project description or scope of work, property address, parcel number, design professional’s name, signature, and date.
Do I need a notary for the Design Professional Signature Form?
No. The form itself is signed and dated without a notary, but signature verification requires a driver’s license copy, notarization of the form, or other verification acceptable to the agency.
How do I submit the Design Professional Signature Form?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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This Design Professional Signature Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Benicia form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.