Gary, IN · Lake County
Certificate of Completion and Compliance for Certificate of Occupancy
This certificate documents completion and code compliance for permitted construction, and is completed by the person who applied for the permit and is familiar with the work.
- licensed online 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
The form identifies the construction address and permit number, and asks the signer to certify that the work is complete, describe any exceptions, and confirm compliance with the listed building standards. Its heading identifies it as a certificate of completion and compliance for a certificate of occupancy. The form is for use in connection with construction activity permitted by the City of Gary.
Who needs it
The person who applied for the referenced construction permit and is familiar with the completed work should complete and sign this certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the person making the completion and compliance certification signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the City of Gary Certificate of Completion and Compliance for Certificate of Occupancy.
- 2
Fill Out the Certificate
Enter the address and permit number, describe any exceptions, and complete the signer and contractor details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the certificate during the online notary video session when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized certificate to the City of Gary in connection with the certificate of occupancy.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gary. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed 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
- How do I get this certificate notarized?
- Complete the form, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and submit the notarized certificate to the City of Gary.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the person making the certification signs before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Indiana authorizes remote online notarization by a notary with a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17. Ask the City of Gary whether it accepts this notarized form online; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What information does the certificate ask for?
- It asks for the construction address, permit number, any exceptions to completion, and details about the signer and contractor, followed by a sworn certification.