Rochester, MN · Olmsted County
Application for Certificate of Competency
This application is for people seeking a Rochester competency card who must provide work history, training records, and supporting education documents for city review.
- 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
Use this form to apply for a Rochester certificate of competency in one of the listed trades, including heating, refrigeration, gas piping, or factory-built fireplaces, stoves, and chimneys. The Building Official reviews the applicant’s education and experience to determine eligibility for an examination. Submit the completed application with the $25 processing fee and proof of education to the Community Development Department; incomplete applications or applications without the fee may be returned.
Who needs it
People seeking a Rochester competency card must complete this application and provide the required work history, education documentation, and $25 processing fee.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a Minnesota state jurat; the applicant must sign the truth-and-completeness statement in the notary’s presence and swear or affirm to it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get Rochester’s Application for Certificate of Competency and review the process summary and eligibility information.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter your candidate details, employment history, training, and current competency cards or licenses; attach proof of education.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the truth-and-completeness statement during the video session and complete the oath or affirmation with the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed, notarized application, required education documents, and $25 fee to Rochester’s Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rochester. 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 submit the competency application?
- Complete the application, attach proof of education, and include the $25 fee. Mail it to Rochester’s Community Development Department at the address listed on the form.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says to sign the truth-and-completeness statement in the presence of a notary and includes a Minnesota state jurat.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under the Remote Online Notarization Act, Minn. Stat. §358.645. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature remotely; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents and fee should I include?
- Include proof of education, such as diplomas, transcripts, or certificates, and the $25 application processing fee. The form says payment must accompany the application.