Petaluma, CA · Sonoma County
Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner’s Behalf
Property owners use this form to authorize an agent to apply for, sign, and file documents needed for an Owner-Builder Permit for their project.
What this form is
This form lets a property owner authorize an agent to apply for, sign, and file documents needed to obtain an Owner-Builder Permit. It asks for the project work and address, agent contact information, and the owner’s printed name, signature, and date. The owner also declares that they own the property and personally completed the information.
Who needs it
A property owner who wants an agent to handle documents for an Owner-Builder Permit for their project needs this form.
How to submit it
The form lists the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952, and [email protected]. It also provides an online permit portal link.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary block; when the permit is issued, the owner must present a driver’s license copy, form notarization, or other acceptable 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 Form
Enter the project description and address, agent information, and the property owner’s printed name, signature, and date.
- 3
Prepare 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 agency.
- 4
Submit To The City
Use the Community Development Department, Building Division contact information or the online permit portal listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the agent authorization form allow?
- It authorizes named agent(s) to apply for, sign, and file documents needed to obtain an Owner-Builder Permit for the property owner’s project.
- What information does the form request?
- It requests the project work and location, the agent’s name and contact details, and the property owner’s printed name, signature, and date.
- Do I need a notary for the agent authorization form?
- No notary block appears on this form. When the permit is issued, the owner must present a driver’s license copy, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the agency.
- How do I submit the agent authorization form?
- The form lists the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952, the email [email protected], and an online permit portal.