Bradenton Beach, FL · Manatee County
Change of Contractor Notice / Hold Harmless
Owner's notarized request to change the contractor on an active Bradenton Beach permit, holding the City harmless for the cancellation and reissue.
- Florida-licensed 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
Filed by the legal property owner to change the contractor of record on an active Bradenton Beach permit. The owner withdraws authorization from the previous contractor, names the replacement (or applies as owner-builder), and agrees to hold the City of Bradenton Beach harmless from any liability arising from cancelling the prior permit and issuing a new one. The owner's signature must be notarized.
Who needs it
Bradenton Beach property owners replacing the contractor of record on an active permit and completing the remaining work.
Why it needs a notary
The City of Bradenton Beach requires the owner's signature on the change-of-contractor form to be notarized before the permit is reassigned.
How to get this notarized
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Get the form
Download the Change of Contractor Notice / Hold Harmless from the City of Bradenton Beach building department.
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Fill it out
Complete every required field — but do not sign yet. The notary must witness your signature.
- 3
Have your ID ready
Have a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport) on hand.
- 4
Meet the online notary
Connect with a Rush Notary Florida-commissioned online notary over secure video — no appointment or travel needed.
- 5
Sign and get notarized
Sign while the notary watches; they verify your identity and apply the notarial seal.
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Submit to the city
Download your notarized Change of Contractor Notice / Hold Harmless and submit it to the City of Bradenton Beach.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bradenton Beach. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed Florida 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
- When do I need a change of contractor form in Bradenton Beach?
- When the contractor of record on an active Bradenton Beach permit is replaced mid-project. The form transfers responsibility to the new contractor (or to you as owner-builder).
- Does the change of contractor form have to be notarized?
- Yes. The City of Bradenton Beach requires the owner's authorizing signature to be notarized before the permit is reassigned.
- Can I do this online?
- Yes. Connect with a Rush Notary online notary by video to notarize the change of contractor form from anywhere.