Yucaipa, CA · San Bernardino County
Owner-Builder Affidavit (Property Owner's Package)
Yucaipa's Owner-Builder disclosure package, which the property owner must sign before a notary when they cannot come to City Hall in person to pull their own building permit.
- 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
Property owners in Yucaipa acting as their own general contractor on a construction project must complete the Property Owner's Package, initialing twelve disclosure statements about the risks of hiring unlicensed workers. Owners who can visit City Hall sign in front of Building & Safety staff, but the City requires owners who cannot appear in person to sign the package before a notary, with the notary's seal and certificate attached.
Who needs it
Property owners in Yucaipa pulling an owner-builder permit who cannot appear in person at City Hall.
Why it needs a notary
The notice states the owner 'must sign the Property Owner's Package in the presence of a notary if you cannot come to City Hall to pull your own permit(s)' and that 'the property owner's signature must be witnessed by a notary and the notary's seal and form must be attached.'
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Owner-Builder Affidavit / Property Owner's Package from the City of Yucaipa Building & Safety Division.
- 2
Initial Each Disclosure
Read and initial all twelve owner-builder risk disclosure statements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and sign the package live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the notary's seal and certificate and submit the package with your building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Yucaipa. 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 Yucaipa Owner-Builder Property Owner's Package notarized?
- Upload the initialed package, verify your ID on camera, and sign before an online notary during a short video session, then attach the notary certificate to your permit submittal.
- Do I need a notary for an owner-builder permit in Yucaipa?
- Yes, if you cannot come to City Hall in person. The City requires the Property Owner's Package to be signed before a notary with the notary's seal attached in that case.
- Can an out-of-state online notary sign for a Yucaipa permit?
- California recognizes out-of-state acknowledgments under Civil Code §1189(b) when the notarial act complies with that state's law; check with Yucaipa Building & Safety if unsure.
- How long does the notarization take?
- Most remote sessions take about 15 minutes once your document and ID are ready.
- What happens after notarization?
- Submit the notarized Property Owner's Package with the notary's seal and certificate attached to Yucaipa Building & Safety along with your permit application.