Coral Gables, FL · Miami-Dade County
Change of Contractor, Architect or Engineer
Owner's notarized request to replace the contractor, architect, or engineer of record on a Coral Gables permit and hold the City harmless.
- 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 with Coral Gables Development Services by the legal property owner to change the contractor, architect, or engineer of record on a permit. The owner withdraws authorization from the previous professional, names the replacement, and — if the permit is active — agrees to hold the City of Coral Gables harmless and assume responsibility for correcting work performed under the cancelled permit. A release letter from the prior architect or engineer is attached when applicable. The owner's signature must be notarized.
Who needs it
Coral Gables property owners replacing the contractor, architect, or engineer of record on an active or expired permit.
Why it needs a notary
Coral Gables Development Services requires the owner's signature on the change form to be notarized before the professional of record is reassigned.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Get the form
Download the Change of Contractor, Architect or Engineer from the City of Coral Gables building department.
- 2
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.
- 6
Submit to the city
Download your notarized Change of Contractor, Architect or Engineer and submit it to the City of Coral Gables.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Coral Gables. 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 Coral Gables?
- When the contractor of record on an active Coral Gables 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 Coral Gables 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.
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