Dana Point, CA · Orange County
Certificate of Occupancy Application
Dana Point businesses use this application to request a Certificate of Occupancy for a new business, an existing business without one, or a change in occupancy.
What this form is
This application collects business, property owner, building, and occupancy information and asks the applicant to identify the reason for requesting a Certificate of Occupancy. Dana Point requires plans for review for new businesses, changes in use or occupancy, legal nonconforming businesses, and other changes to a business. City and applicable outside agency reviews and approvals are required before permit issuance, and inspections are required for all Certificates of Occupancy.
Who needs it
Business owners or their agents seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a new business, an existing business without one, or a change in occupancy 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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer initials the verification and provides their printed name, role, signature, and date.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the business, property owner, project, and occupancy information and select the reason for the request.
- 3
Review Related Requirements
Check the form’s listed requirements for plans, inspections, and any applicable agency approvals.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Initial the verification, print your name and role, sign and date the form, then submit it to the city.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- No. The application does not include a notary block; the signer initials the verification and provides a printed name, role, signature, and date.
- Who should file this Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- A business owner or agent seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a new business, an existing business without one, or a change in occupancy should complete the application.
- 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.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for business and property owner details, project and occupancy information, the reason for the request, and the applicant’s verification and signature.