What does the Contractor of Record Approval authorize?

It lets the subcontractor acknowledge being the contractor of record and give the general contractor permission to pull permits on their behalf for the listed project.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for owner and contractor contact details, the construction address, estimated construction cost, parcel and sublot numbers, and the subcontractor’s signature and printed name.

Do I need a notary for the Contractor of Record Approval?

No. This form is signed without a notary, and the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Contractor of Record Approval?

The form does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

Bentleyville, OH · Cuyahoga County

No notary required

Contractor of Record Approval

Subcontractors complete this form to identify themselves as the contractor of record and authorize the general contractor to pull permits for a project.

What this form is

This form identifies the owner, construction site, contractor, and estimated construction cost for a proposed project. The subcontractor signs to acknowledge being the contractor of record and to give the general contractor permission to pull permits on their behalf; the form does not state when the city requires it.

Who needs it

A subcontractor who will be the contractor of record and wants the general contractor to pull permits on their behalf completes this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; it has no notarized attachment, and the subcontractor signs the form and fills in the submission date.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Contractor of Record Approval PDF.
2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Print or type the applicable information for the project, owner, and contractor.
3
Sign The Form
The subcontractor signs and prints their name; enter the submission date in the date field.
4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Contractor of Record Approval authorize?: It lets the subcontractor acknowledge being the contractor of record and give the general contractor permission to pull permits on their behalf for the listed project.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for owner and contractor contact details, the construction address, estimated construction cost, parcel and sublot numbers, and the subcontractor’s signature and printed name.
Do I need a notary for the Contractor of Record Approval?: No. This form is signed without a notary, and the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Contractor of Record Approval?: The form does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Contractor of Record Approval doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bentleyville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.