Who uses the Certificate of Occupancy Application?

A business owner or someone authorized to act on the property owner's behalf uses it to seek a Certificate of Occupancy for a commercial business in Seaside.

What information does the application request?

It asks for business and owner or tenant details, the business address and use, and whether building improvements are proposed. It also includes department sign-offs and an inspection-readiness checklist.

Seaside, CA · Monterey County

No notary required

Certificate of Occupancy Application

Seaside businesses use this application to request a Certificate of Occupancy and arrange required department sign-offs and an inspection.

What this form is

The application is for businesses seeking a Certificate of Occupancy, which the form says is required along with a City Business License to operate a commercial business in Seaside. It requests business and property-owner details, the proposed use, and information about building improvements. The form also includes department sign-off fields and an inspection-readiness checklist; applicable items must be addressed before inspections.

Who needs it

A business owner or authorized representative seeking to operate a commercial business in Seaside needs to complete the 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 document is signed without a notary; the signer affirms under penalty of perjury that the information is true and signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application and its inspection-readiness checklist.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the requested business, owner or tenant, property, and proposed-use information.
3
Review Inspection Items
Address applicable checklist items before the Fire Marshal and Building Official inspections.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?: No. The form has no notary block; the signer affirms under penalty of perjury that the information is true and signs and dates the application.
Who uses the Certificate of Occupancy Application?: A business owner or someone authorized to act on the property owner's behalf uses it to seek a Certificate of Occupancy for a commercial business in Seaside.
What information does the application request?: It asks for business and owner or tenant details, the business address and use, and whether building improvements are proposed. It also includes department sign-offs and an inspection-readiness checklist.
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.

Need something notarized?

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