Palo Alto, CA · Santa Clara County
Application for Certificate of Compliance
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a Certificate of Compliance from Palo Alto Public Works Engineering for a specified property.
What this form is
This application is for requesting a Certificate of Compliance and asks for the applicant and property addresses, assessor’s parcel number, owner information, and the property’s existing and proposed uses. It also requests proposed improvements, an expected completion date, information about existing encumbrances with copies attached, and the purpose of the certificate; property owners sign and date the application.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a Certificate of Compliance for a property in Palo Alto can use this form to provide property details and owner signatures.
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; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Certificate of Compliance PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, uses, proposed improvements, completion date, encumbrances, and the purpose of the certificate.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach copies of any existing easements, leases, rights-of-way, licenses, or other encumbrances.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Property owners sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Certificate of Compliance application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property information, existing and proposed uses, proposed improvements, an expected completion date, and details about existing encumbrances.
- Who uses this Palo Alto application?
- Applicants seeking a Certificate of Compliance provide property details and owner information, and property owners sign and date the application.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Compliance application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Compliance application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.