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

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, but the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy application?

Submit it to the Building & Safety Division at 8353 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335. The form lists a $204 processing fee due when you submit.

What attachments does the application require?

The form requests a site plan, a floor plan, and a copy of the previous Certificate of Occupancy.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for property, business, and building details, including the planned business start or change date, employee counts, parking, and hazardous materials or waste.

Fontana, CA · San Bernardino County

No notary required

Application for Certificate of Occupancy

Fontana property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a Certificate of Occupancy for a new or changing business or building use.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Certificate of Occupancy for a new business, a change in business or occupant, a newly constructed building, or a change of use. It asks for property, business, and building details, including planned start or change date, employee counts, parking, and hazardous materials or waste. Attach a site plan, floor plan, and copy of the previous Certificate of Occupancy; the form lists a $204 processing fee.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized agents applying for a Certificate of Occupancy for a new business, building, occupant, or change in use need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Building & Safety Division at 8353 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, with the $204 processing fee. The form says the fee is paid when the application is submitted.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the application information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy application for the property or business change.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested property, business, and building information, then sign and date the declaration.
3
Gather The Attachments
Include a site plan, floor plan, and copy of the previous Certificate of Occupancy.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and $204 processing fee to the Building & Safety Division at 8353 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, but the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy application?: Submit it to the Building & Safety Division at 8353 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335. The form lists a $204 processing fee due when you submit.
What attachments does the application require?: The form requests a site plan, a floor plan, and a copy of the previous Certificate of Occupancy.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for property, business, and building details, including the planned business start or change date, employee counts, parking, and hazardous materials or waste.

Need something notarized?

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