Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy packet?

No. The document has no notary block. The air quality checklist asks an owner or authorized representative to sign and date it.

How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy packet?

The document does not give submission instructions for the Certificate of Occupancy packet. It says to send the air quality checklist to the South Coast AQMD Small Business Assistance Office by email, mail, or in person.

What inspections are required?

The packet lists Fire, Planning, Engineering, and Building inspections. It says to schedule Building last, after the other departments have inspected and approved the project.

Can I open after paying the application fee?

No. The packet says completing it and paying the application fee does not authorize opening. You may open after passing the required inspections.

Hemet, CA · Riverside County

No notary required

Certificate Of Occupancy

This packet guides Hemet businesses through requesting a Certificate of Occupancy and completing required reviews and inspections for a business location.

What this form is

Hemet businesses use this packet to request a Certificate of Occupancy for a business location. The city reviews the records and documentation, including whether the business represents a change of use, and requires inspections by Fire, Planning, Engineering, and Building before issuance. The packet also includes an air quality permit checklist and an Eastern Municipal Water District clearance document.

Who needs it

A business seeking to occupy a Hemet location should use this packet and complete the applicable reviews and inspections before opening.

How to submit it

The document says to submit the air quality checklist to the South Coast AQMD Small Business Assistance Office by email, mail, or in person; it does not state how to submit the Certificate of Occupancy packet.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the checklist calls for an authorized representative to sign and date it, and does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Packet
Download the Certificate of Occupancy packet and review the instructions and included documents.
2
Complete Applicable Documents
Complete the applicable information, including the air quality checklist sections about the business, equipment, and authorized representative.
3
Gather Required Reviews
Obtain the applicable Eastern Municipal Water District clearance and complete required departmental reviews.
4
Schedule Inspections
Use the Certificate of Occupancy number from the Building Department or receipt to request the listed inspections, scheduling Building last.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy packet?: No. The document has no notary block. The air quality checklist asks an owner or authorized representative to sign and date it.
How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy packet?: The document does not give submission instructions for the Certificate of Occupancy packet. It says to send the air quality checklist to the South Coast AQMD Small Business Assistance Office by email, mail, or in person.
What inspections are required?: The packet lists Fire, Planning, Engineering, and Building inspections. It says to schedule Building last, after the other departments have inspected and approved the project.
Can I open after paying the application fee?: No. The packet says completing it and paying the application fee does not authorize opening. You may open after passing the required inspections.

Need something notarized?

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