Maywood, CA · Los Angeles County
Application for Certificate of Occupancy
Maywood business owners or authorized agents use this application to request occupancy approval before opening a business at a property.
What this form is
This application collects information about the business, owner, property, proposed use, and any tenant improvements. Maywood says the application alone does not authorize occupancy; inspections and approvals must be completed before a Certificate of Occupancy and Business License are issued. Applicants must attach a site plan and lease agreement for the proposed business, and call the Building Department to arrange an inspection.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized agent applying for occupancy approval for a business property in Maywood should complete this application.
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 application is signed without a notary; it asks for no notarized or sworn attachment, so the business owner or authorized agent signs.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested business, owner, property, proposed-use, and tenant-improvement information, then sign.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach a site plan and lease agreement for the proposed business.
- 4
Submit And Arrange Inspection
Submit the application to the city department named on the form and call the Building Department to arrange an inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Certificate of Occupancy application request?
- It asks for business, owner, property, proposed-use, and tenant-improvement details. Applicants must attach a site plan and lease agreement for the proposed business.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary and requests no notarized or sworn attachment; the business owner or authorized agent signs.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form also says to call the Building Department to arrange an inspection.
- Can I open for business after submitting the application?
- No. The form says not to open until the application is approved, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, and the Business License has been paid for.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Certificate of Occupancy doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Maywood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.