What does the Detroit Certificate of Occupancy request ask for?

It requests property and project details, applicable permit numbers, and information about the company, agent, or owner. It also lets applicants request a temporary certificate.

Who can request a Certificate of Occupancy with this form?

The form identifies a company, agent, owner, or general contractor as the party requesting a Certificate of Occupancy.

Do I need a notary for the Detroit Certificate of Occupancy request?

No. The request has no notary block and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step; it includes a date field.

How do I submit the Detroit Certificate of Occupancy request?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says it can also be completed online and refers applicants to detroitmi.gov/bseed/elaps.

Detroit, MI · Wayne County

No notary required

Request for Certificate of Occupancy

Companies, agents, owners, or general contractors use this request to seek a Certificate of Occupancy for a building, project, or specific floor or area.

What this form is

This form requests a Certificate of Occupancy and asks for the property address, project number, and applicable building, fire alarm, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and elevator permit numbers. The document says inspections by all disciplines should have passed on a permanent or temporary basis before applying. Applicants may request a temporary certificate and indicate the desired length of time.

Who needs it

A company, agent, owner, or general contractor seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a property in Detroit uses this request.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This request has no notary block; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, and its form includes a date field.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Request
Download the Certificate of Occupancy request form.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the property address, project details, applicable permit numbers, and company, agent, or owner contact information.
3
Gather Permit Information
List all applicable permit numbers. The form also refers to proof of special inspection and Certificates of Acceptance.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the request to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Detroit Certificate of Occupancy request ask for?: It requests property and project details, applicable permit numbers, and information about the company, agent, or owner. It also lets applicants request a temporary certificate.
Who can request a Certificate of Occupancy with this form?: The form identifies a company, agent, owner, or general contractor as the party requesting a Certificate of Occupancy.
Do I need a notary for the Detroit Certificate of Occupancy request?: No. The request has no notary block and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step; it includes a date field.
How do I submit the Detroit Certificate of Occupancy request?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says it can also be completed online and refers applicants to detroitmi.gov/bseed/elaps.

Need something notarized?

This Request for Certificate of Occupancy doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.