Richmond, VA · City of Richmond
Electrical Permit Application
Property owners and contractors use this application to request an electrical permit for work in the City of Richmond.
What this form is
Use this application to request an electrical permit and describe the property, proposed work, contractor, and project value. The form covers work types including new construction, alterations, repairs, and tenant fit-ups. The application states that owners must also submit the Building Permit – Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification forms, and that a permit must be posted at the job site before work starts.
Who needs it
Property owners and contractors applying for an electrical permit in the City of Richmond should complete this application.
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 without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application, and the listed owner statement and asbestos certification attachments are not identified as sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Electrical Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter owner, contractor, property, work, contact, and project value information requested by the form.
- 3
Gather The Listed Attachments
Owners must also complete the Building Permit – Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification forms identified in the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Electrical Permit Application?
- No. This application does not require a notary; the signer signs and dates it. The listed owner statement and asbestos certification attachments are not identified as sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Electrical Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and contractor details, the job address, work description, project value, and information about electrical equipment and the area served.
- What attachments does the application identify?
- The form says owners applying for work must complete and submit a Building Permit – Owner Statement and an Asbestos Certification with the permit application.
Need something notarized?
This Electrical Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.