Windsor, CA · Sonoma County

No notary required

Owner-Builder Declaration Form

Property owners or authorized agents complete this form to declare an exemption from contractor licensing for work associated with a building permit application.

What this form is

This form records property and owner information and asks the owner to state the basis for an exemption from the Contractors’ State License Law. It is associated with a building permit application and includes declarations about owner-builder work, construction lending, and compliance with applicable laws. The signer also acknowledges conditions concerning the sale of an owner-built structure.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent associated with a building permit application completes this form to make the required owner-builder or licensing declarations.

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 without a notary; its declarations are made under penalty of perjury, and the property owner or authorized agent signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Owner-Builder Declaration Form for the building permit application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the site address and owner information, complete the applicable declarations, and provide lender details if applicable.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    The property owner or authorized agent signs and dates the declarations and certification.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the Owner-Builder Declaration Form for?
It records property and owner details and declarations about contractor licensing exemptions, owner-builder work, and construction lending for a building permit application.
Who completes this form?
The property owner or an authorized agent completes and signs the form. It asks for the property address, owner information, and applicable declarations.
Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Declaration Form?
No. The form has no notary block; its declarations are made under penalty of perjury, and the property owner or authorized agent signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Owner-Builder Declaration Form?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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This Owner-Builder Declaration Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Windsor form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.