Do I need a notary for the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application?

No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. It requires a lease copy and driver’s licenses, but does not say those attachments must be notarized or sworn.

What attachments does the application require?

The form requires a copy or updated copy of the lease agreement and the driver’s licenses of the building owner and business owner or applicant.

What fees are listed on the application?

The form lists a $50 administrative fee and $200 certificate of occupancy fee for new businesses, and a $90 inspection fee for renewing businesses. Additional re-inspection fees may apply as stated on the form.

Highland Park, MI · Wayne County

No notary required

Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application

Commercial building and business owners use this application to request a certificate of occupancy for a business property in Highland Park.

What this form is

This application collects business and property details for a commercial certificate of occupancy request. It asks for the business address and type, applicant and building owner contact information, and driver’s license numbers; a copy or updated copy of the lease agreement and driver’s licenses are required. The form lists different fees for new and renewing businesses, and includes spaces for applicant and building owner signatures.

Who needs it

Commercial business owners or applicants seeking a certificate of occupancy for a Highland Park business property need this application.

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 application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a lease copy and driver’s licenses, but does not say those attachments must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the business and owner information requested, then have the applicant or business owner and building owner sign and date the form.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include a copy or updated copy of the lease agreement and the driver’s licenses of the building owner and business owner or applicant.
4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application?: No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. It requires a lease copy and driver’s licenses, but does not say those attachments must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application?: The document does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What attachments does the application require?: The form requires a copy or updated copy of the lease agreement and the driver’s licenses of the building owner and business owner or applicant.
What fees are listed on the application?: The form lists a $50 administrative fee and $200 certificate of occupancy fee for new businesses, and a $90 inspection fee for renewing businesses. Additional re-inspection fees may apply as stated on the form.

Need something notarized?

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