North Reading, MA · Middlesex County
Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application
This application requests a full or temporary certificate of occupancy for a commercial building project in North Reading and is submitted to the Town’s Building Department.
- 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 project address, permit details, building characteristics, and requested certificate type. The applicant attests that work follows approved plans, permits, and regulations and that required forms or affidavits are attached; when the architect is not present, the form includes a sworn statement before a notary. Use it to request approval for commercial occupancy.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a full or temporary certificate of occupancy for a commercial-use project in North Reading complete this form for the Building Department.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; when the architect is not present, the signer completes the sworn statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application from the Town of North Reading.
- 2
Fill In the Project Details
Enter the address, permit and building information, requested certificate type, and required attestation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If the architect is not present, book a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and required forms or affidavits to the North Reading Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Reading. 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 the commercial occupancy application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement if the architect is not present. Sign the statement during the video session and submit the application to the Town of North Reading Building Department.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The form says to complete the sworn statement before a notary if the architect is not present. If you are unsure whether this applies to your submission, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Check with the Town of North Reading Building Department about accepting a remotely notarized application.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the project address and permit details, building dimensions, construction type, use group, number of stories, maximum occupancy load, and whether a full or temporary certificate is requested.