Irvine, CA · Orange County
Affidavit of Intent to Duplicate Building Plans
The notarized affidavit required under Health & Safety Code §19851 for anyone requesting copies of official building plans on file with the City of Irvine's Office of Records and Information.
- California-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
California Health and Safety Code Section 19851 lets members of the public request copies of official building plans held by a city, but only after certifying under penalty of perjury how the copies will be used. Irvine's Form 25-05 requires the requester (or their authorized agent) to sign this affidavit and have the signature notarized before the City Clerk's Office will release copies of the plans.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting copies of official building plans on file with the City of Irvine, including owners, contractors, and their authorized agents, needs this notarized affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a full California notary acknowledgment certificate that must be completed for the requesting party's signature before plan copies are released.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Form 25-05, the Affidavit of Intent to Duplicate Building Plans, from the City of Irvine.
- 2
List the Plans Requested
Complete Exhibit A identifying the official plans you want copied.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet your notary by live video and sign the affidavit in their virtual presence.
- 5
Submit to the City Clerk
File the notarized affidavit with Irvine's Office of Records and Information to receive your plan copies.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Irvine. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California 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
- How do I get my Irvine Form 25-05 affidavit notarized?
- Download Form 25-05 from the City of Irvine, complete the requester information and Exhibit A plan list, then book an online notary session to sign it on video.
- Do I need to notarize this affidavit in person?
- No — remote online notarization lets you sign in front of a commissioned notary over live video instead of visiting an office.
- Who needs to sign this affidavit?
- The person requesting the duplicate plans, or their authorized agent acting on behalf of an owner, contractor, or other requesting party.
- Will the City Clerk's Office accept a remotely notarized affidavit?
- Remote online notarization satisfies California's acknowledgment requirements; check with the Irvine City Clerk's Office if you have questions about your specific request.
- What happens after the affidavit is notarized?
- Submit it to the City of Irvine Office of Records and Information along with your request for copies of the listed building plans.