Clearlake, CA · Lake County

No notary required

Certificate of Occupancy

This certificate form documents approval of a manufactured home, mobilehome, or commercial modular installed on a foundation system on real property.

What this form is

This form is for approval of a manufactured home, mobilehome, or commercial modular that has been affixed to real property by installation on a foundation system. It asks for the building permit number, unit location, property and owner details, identifying numbers, manufacturer, and year of manufacture. It also includes spaces for official installation approval, enforcement agency, date, and phone.

Who needs it

An owner or applicant seeking approval for a manufactured home, mobilehome, or commercial modular installed on a foundation system may need this certificate.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it includes official installation approval and a date, but states no sworn attachment or notarized step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Certificate of Occupancy PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Fill in the permit, location, property, owner, unit identification, manufacturer, and year details requested.

  3. 3

    Check Approval Details

    The form includes spaces for official installation approval, enforcement agency, date, and phone.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Certificate of Occupancy form for?
It documents approval of a manufactured home, mobilehome, or commercial modular affixed to real property by installation on a foundation system.
What information does the form ask for?
It requests the building permit number, unit location, property and owner details, insignia or HUD number, serial number or VIN, manufacturer, and year.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy?
No. This form is signed without a notary; it includes official installation approval and a date, but states no sworn attachment or notarized step.
How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Certificate of Occupancy doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Clearlake form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.