Johns Creek, GA · Fulton County

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Residential Certificate of Occupancy or Completion Request

Residential property applicants use this form to request a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion after applicable final inspections have passed.

What this form is

This form requests a residential Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion after applicable final inspections have passed. It asks for the permit number, job address, project details, applicant and contractor contact information, and the applicant’s relationship to the project. New construction and additions also require a signed Georgia Energy Code Compliance Certificate; additional or corrected documents may be required.

Who needs it

Applicants requesting a residential Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion after applicable final inspections have passed should complete this form.

How to submit it

Upload the request and required documents to the permit in the CSS Portal, or email them to [email protected]. An invoice is sent for the certificate fee, which must be paid before issuance.

About notarization

This request is submitted without a notary; it includes a date field, and the listed energy-code certificate for new construction or additions must be signed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Request

    Download the residential Certificate of Occupancy or Completion request form.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Fill in the required project, permit, applicant, and contractor information. Use N/A where a field does not apply.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    For new construction and additions, include the signed Georgia Energy Code Compliance Certificate.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Upload the form and documents to the permit in the CSS Portal or email them to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Residential Certificate of Occupancy or Completion Request?
No. This request is submitted without a notary. The form lists a signed Georgia Energy Code Compliance Certificate as required for new construction and additions.
How do I submit the residential certificate request?
Upload the request and required documents to the permit in the CSS Portal, or email them to [email protected].
What documents must accompany the request?
For new construction and additions, include a signed Georgia Energy Code Compliance Certificate. The form says additional or corrected documents may also be required.
When will the certificate be issued?
Allow a minimum of three days for processing after applicable final inspections pass. The certificate fee must be paid before the certificate is issued, and the certificate will be emailed.

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