Reading, PA · Berks County

No notary required

Owner Authorization Form

Property owners or their agents use this form to authorize an applicant to apply for a proposed use at a Reading property.

What this form is

The form records an owner’s or agent’s permission for a named applicant to apply for a proposed use at a specific property. It asks for the property address, applicant name, proposed use, ownership type, and the applicable owner or authorized officer’s name, signature, and title. LLC signers must provide additional documentation showing their affiliation with the LLC.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent completes this form when giving someone permission to apply for a proposed use at the property.

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 document is signed and dated without a notary; LLC signers must provide additional documentation showing their affiliation with the LLC.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Owner Authorization Form for the property in Reading.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Enter the property address, applicant name, proposed use, ownership type, and applicable owner or authorized officer information.

  3. 3

    Gather LLC Documentation

    If an LLC signer completes the form, provide additional documentation showing the signer’s affiliation with the LLC.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the completed form to the Department of Community Development; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Owner Authorization Form authorize?
It records a property owner’s or agent’s permission for a named applicant to apply for a proposed use at the property listed on the form.
Who completes the Owner Authorization Form?
The property owner or the owner’s agent completes the form, selects the applicable ownership type, and provides the relevant names and signatures.
Do I need a notary for the Owner Authorization Form?
No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. LLC signers must provide additional documentation showing their affiliation with the LLC.
How do I submit the Owner Authorization Form?
Submit it to the City of Reading department named on the form, the Department of Community Development. Check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Owner Authorization Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Reading form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.