Key Biscayne, FL · Miami-Dade County
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Request
Request to occupy or use a building before final inspections are complete, typically when only minor work remains and immediate access is needed.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Key Biscayne · Key Biscayne, Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Notarization
- Required — sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- keybiscayne.fl.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- Florida-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) allows partial or full use of a building while final construction punch-list items are being completed. This request is submitted to the Building Department when the majority of work is done but minor issues prevent issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy. The request must demonstrate hardship and include liability waivers and life-safety certifications.
Who needs it
General contractors and project owners who need temporary occupancy or use of a building while final inspections and minor construction work are being completed.
Why it needs a notary
The request letter must be signed by the general contractor's qualifier and notarized to verify the applicant's authority and the truthfulness of statements regarding life-safety compliance and liability release.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Get the form
Download the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Request from the City of Key Biscayne building department.
- 2
Fill it out
Complete every required field — but do not sign yet. The notary must witness your signature.
- 3
Have your ID ready
Have a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport) on hand.
- 4
Meet the online notary
Connect with a Rush Notary Florida-commissioned online notary over secure video — no appointment or travel needed.
- 5
Sign and get notarized
Sign while the notary watches; they verify your identity and apply the notarial seal.
- 6
Submit to the city
Download your notarized Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Request and submit it to the City of Key Biscayne.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Key Biscayne. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed Florida online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this Key Biscayne form need to be notarized?
- Yes. The City of Key Biscayne requires the signature on this form to be notarized before it will accept the application. Rush Notary handles the notarization online.
- Can I notarize my Key Biscayne Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Request online?
- Yes. Rush Notary connects you with a licensed Florida online notary over secure video — no appointment and no trip to an office. Most sessions take just a few minutes.
- What do I need for an online notarization?
- A valid government-issued photo ID, the completed (but unsigned) form, and a phone or computer with a camera. The notary verifies your identity, witnesses your signature, and applies the seal.