Lathrop, CA · San Joaquin County
Contractor Agent Authorization Form
A form a licensed contractor signs and has notarized to authorize specific employees to apply for and sign building permits with the City of Lathrop on the contractor's behalf.
- 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
The City of Lathrop Building Department requires a licensed contractor to designate which employees may submit permit applications, sign documents, and file paperwork in the contractor's name. Because the form transfers signing authority, the contractor's signature must be verified through a notarial acknowledgment naming each authorized employee, their title, and contact information.
Who needs it
Licensed contractors in Lathrop who want employees other than themselves to apply for and sign building permits on their behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a full California all-purpose acknowledgment block requiring the contractor's signature to be sworn before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Contractor Agent Authorization Form from the City of Lathrop Building Department page.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the company name, contractor's license number, and each authorized employee's name and title.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization with Rush Notary at a convenient time.
- 4
Sign on Video With a Notary
Verify your identity and sign the form live in front of the notary via video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the completed, notarized form to the City of Lathrop Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lathrop. 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 the Lathrop agent authorization form notarized?
- Download the form, fill in the authorized employees and license details, then book a remote online notary session to sign before a notary via live video.
- Do I need this form notarized to submit permits through an employee?
- Yes. The City of Lathrop Building Department requires the licensed contractor's signature on this form to be notarized before it accepts the authorization.
- Can an online notary notarize a form for a California city?
- Yes. Rush Notary provides remote online notarization, and California recognizes acknowledgments performed by notaries commissioned in other states when done in compliance with that state's law.
- Will the City of Lathrop accept a remotely notarized form?
- Most California cities accept properly notarized documents regardless of where the notary is commissioned, but check with the Lathrop Building Department if you are unsure.