Fort Collins, CO · Larimer County
Building Owner Authorization to Obtain a Commercial Building Permit
This form authorizes specified interior, exterior, or combined work at a property and is filed by the property owner or an authorized entity representative seeking a 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 records the property owner’s permission for specified interior work, exterior work, or both, and identifies the property and business. The City of Fort Collins uses it when an owner authorization is needed to obtain a commercial building permit. It states that the work must be performed by contractors licensed by the City. If a trust, LLC, or other entity owns the property, the form says to submit organization documents showing the signer has legal authority.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a commercial building permit, or an entity representative with legal signing rights, files this form to authorize specified work.
Why it needs a notary
The form has 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
Get the Building Owner Authorization form from the City of Fort Collins.
- 2
Fill In the Authorization
Enter the property and business details, select the work type, and describe its scope.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner authorization during the online notary session and complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized form and any required entity organization documents to the City of Fort Collins.
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?
- Fill in the property, business, and permitted work details, then sign the authorization before a notary. Submit it with any required entity documents to the City of Fort Collins.
- Do I need to include organization documents?
- 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 sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Colorado authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the City of Fort Collins will accept the notarized form in your situation.
- What work can I authorize?
- The form lets the owner authorize interior work only, exterior work only, or both, with the scope of work described on the form. It says City-licensed contractors must perform the work.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The form lists the City of Fort Collins Planning, Development & Transportation office. Confirm with the city or town if unsure about submission details or supporting documents.