Fort Collins, CO · Larimer County
Commercial Building Owner Authorization
This form authorizes specified commercial property work and is filed by a property owner seeking a Fort Collins commercial building permit.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The form lets the owner of record authorize specified interior work, exterior work, or both at a commercial property for a building permit application. It states that the work may be performed only by contractors licensed by the City of Fort Collins. When a trust, LLC, or other entity owns the property, the form says to submit organization documents showing that the signer has legal authority to act for the entity.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a commercial building permit in Fort Collins needs this form to authorize the listed work at the property.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary; the property owner or authorized entity representative signs the authorization and acknowledges it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Commercial Building Owner Authorization form from the City of Fort Collins.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide the owner, property, and business details; select the work scope and describe the authorized work.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization for the form’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and acknowledge your signature before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized form to the City of Fort Collins with any required entity organization documents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fort Collins. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the commercial building owner authorization?
- Enter the property and business details, select the permitted work scope, and sign the authorization before a notary. Submit it with any required entity organization documents to the City of Fort Collins.
- Do I need to bring entity documents with this form?
- If a trust, LLC, or other entity owns the property, the form says to submit a Certificate of Organization or Articles of Organization showing the signer has legal signing rights.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Colorado law authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5, and C.R.S. §24-21-511 recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized out-of-state officers. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What should I bring to the notarization?
- Have the completed form and valid identification ready. The property owner or authorized entity representative must appear before the notary to acknowledge the signature.