Riverbank, CA · Stanislaus County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Riverbank property owners or contractors use this application to provide project, property, and contractor information for a building permit.

What this form is

This application gives Riverbank’s Building Division information about a proposed construction project, including its address, work description, valuation, and owner and contractor details. The form includes an owner-builder section and a checklist of plans and other documents needed to process the application; it states that a complete digital set of plans is required before a permit is issued. Commercial projects may require an accessibility plan.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors applying for a Riverbank building permit should complete this application and provide the plans and supporting documents listed on it.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of Riverbank Community Development Department, Building Division, at 6617 Third Street, Riverbank, CA 95367.

About notarization

This document does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and engineering calculations are described as stamped and wet signed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide the project, property owner, tenant or leasee, and contractor information requested.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Use the checklist to gather the plans and supporting documents applicable to your project.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the application to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates the application. The form separately calls for stamped and wet-signed engineering calculations, not notarization.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the City of Riverbank Community Development Department, Building Division, at 6617 Third Street, Riverbank, CA 95367.
What documents does the application checklist list?
The checklist lists plans and supporting documents, including a plot plan, floor and foundation plans, framing details, and, when applicable, an accessibility plan or grant deed.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Riverbank form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.