Your plan review is done and approved, but before the permit can be issued, all required documents and forms must be submitted. This page outlines the documents that are typically needed. You can also check what's needed by checking your plan review status online.

How to check the status of your plan review:

• At www.SJPermits.org, click the Property Search button
• In the Permit/Reference number field, enter your Plan Check number assigned to your project.
• You will next see information on the status of your project.

Your City project coordinator will email you a list of any outstanding documents that you must provide. 

IF APPLICABLE, this may include: 

1. School Fee Form - Form signed by the School District that verifies fees have been paid.
   
   
2. Billing Applicant Information - Provide the exact name and address of the Applicant responsible for payment of permit fees.
   
   
3. Building Permit Application, completed and signed.
   
   
4. Owner-Builder Acknowledgement and Verification of Information Form - Required when a property owner signs the building permit application as the Owner-Builder.
   
   
5. Construction Valuation Form - Required for all commercial and multifamily properties that obtain a building permit.
   
   
6. Industrial Use Designation Form - Required for all commercial and industrial properties that obtain a building permit.
   
   
7. PW OED Clearance Form - Required by Public Works (PW) to fulfill the requirements of the City's Responsible Construction Ordinance. 
   
   
8. Signature Authority Documentation - Proof of signature authority is required for any document being signed by an individual whose name is not directly shown on a contractor’s license record or on the property’s ownership title record.
   
   
9. Other Documents - See above instructions for checking the status of your plan review at www.SJPermits.org to view any open processes that need completion.
   
   
10. Fee Payment - Be ready to provide fee payment for permit issuance or possible additional plan check fees. See Building Fees for fee information.

According to state law, the City may issue a building permit to:

1. Property Owner of Record
   
   
2. Licensed Contractor - If you are the actual holder of the California State Contractors’ License (your name must appear on the California State License Board Personnel List) and you have a current City of San José Business License.
   
   
3. Contractor’s Agent - If you are acting as an agent of the contractor or working for the contractor, the C.S.L.B. License holder must sign the authorizing section of the Building Permit Application or provide a letter of authorization.
   
   
4. Tenant – A tenant with an authorizing letter from the property owner may obtain the permit.

• Email BuildingPermits@sanjoseca.gov and in the subject line, write "Issuance Request for Plan Check No. XXX" (where XXX is your Plan Check number).  
  
  
• Attach the required outstanding documents as PDFs to the email.

We will respond to your email with the next steps.