Do I need a notary for the Smoke and CO Alarm Self Certification?

No. The signer just signs and dates this form; it does not call for a notarized attachment or related sworn step.

How do I submit the Smoke and CO Alarm Self Certification?

Email the completed form to cduncan@cotaticity.gov, or give it to the building inspector during the final inspection.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for the building permit number, property owner’s name and address, signature, and date.

When can I use this self-verification form?

The form provides a self-verification option when work on the permit project does not allow convenient access to the dwelling interior.

Cotati, CA · Sonoma County

No notary required

Smoke and CO Alarm Self Certification

Property owners use this form to self-verify smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation for a City of Cotati building permit when interior access is inconvenient.

What this form is

The form certifies that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms have been installed as specified for the building permit project. The city says alarm installation must be verified for final permit approval when the permit work exceeds a total cost or calculated valuation of $1,000; this self-verification option is for work that does not allow convenient access to the dwelling interior. It asks for the permit number, property owner’s name, address, signature, and date.

Who needs it

A property owner may use this form to self-verify alarm installation when permit work does not allow convenient access to the dwelling interior.

How to submit it

Email the completed form to [email protected], or submit it to the building inspector during the final inspection.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Smoke and CO Alarm Self Certification PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the building permit number, property owner’s name and address, then sign and date the form.
3
Gather Attachments
The form does not specify any attachments to include.
4
Submit to the City
Email the completed form to [email protected] or submit it to the building inspector at the final inspection.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Smoke and CO Alarm Self Certification?: No. The signer just signs and dates this form; it does not call for a notarized attachment or related sworn step.
How do I submit the Smoke and CO Alarm Self Certification?: Email the completed form to [email protected], or give it to the building inspector during the final inspection.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for the building permit number, property owner’s name and address, signature, and date.
When can I use this self-verification form?: The form provides a self-verification option when work on the permit project does not allow convenient access to the dwelling interior.

Need something notarized?

This Smoke and CO Alarm Self Certification doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cotati form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.