Goleta, CA · Santa Barbara County
Affidavit for Duplication of Records (Building Plans)
A notarized affidavit an interested party submits to Goleta's Planning Division to request duplication of official building plans on file with the city.
- 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
Under California Health & Safety Code §§19850-19853, anyone requesting copies of building plans held by the City of Goleta must submit a notarized Affidavit for Duplication of Records along with a Copyright Disclosure form. The city then seeks written authorization from the licensed professional of record and the property owner before releasing copies.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a duplicate copy of official building plans on file with the City of Goleta Planning Division.
Why it needs a notary
Goleta's procedures state the affidavit must be 'an original, fully executed, and notarized Affidavit for Duplication of Records' before the city will process a plan-copy request.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Review the Plans
Inspect the plans at Goleta City Hall during Planning Division hours to identify pages you want copied.
- 2
Complete the Affidavit
Fill out the Affidavit for Duplication of Records (Attachment B) with your request details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized affidavit and Copyright Disclosure form to Goleta's Planning and Environmental Review Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Goleta. 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
- Who signs this affidavit?
- The interested party requesting a copy of building plans held by the City of Goleta signs, under penalty of perjury.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes — the City of Goleta requires the Affidavit for Duplication of Records to be an original, fully executed, and notarized document.
- What else must I submit?
- A completed Copyright Disclosure form (Attachment C) along with the notarized affidavit.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit with your request details, then book a Rush Notary remote online notarization session to sign in front of a notary via video.
- What happens after I submit the notarized affidavit?
- The City sends certified letters seeking authorization from the licensed professional of record and the property owner before releasing copies.