What is the Fort Lee Business Certificate of Occupancy form for?

The form is for a business with a new use or a change of use or owner. It collects property, owner, tenant, business-use and inspection information.

Do I need a notary for the Business Certificate of Occupancy form?

No. This document is signed without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment. The signer just signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Business Certificate of Occupancy form?

Submit it to the Borough of Fort Lee Building Department at 1365 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee, NJ 07024. The form lists a $250 fee.

Fort Lee, MT · Bergen County

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Business Certificate of Occupancy (BCO)

Fort Lee businesses use this form to request a Business Certificate of Occupancy for a new use or a change of use or owner.

What this form is

This form is for a business seeking a Business Certificate of Occupancy in Fort Lee. It asks whether the filing is for a new use or a change of use or owner, and requests property, owner, tenant, business-use and inspection details. It also includes sign-related choices and notes that health department approval is required if applicable.

Who needs it

A property owner or tenant filing for a business with a new use or a change of use or owner should complete this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Borough of Fort Lee Building Department, 1365 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee, NJ 07024. The form lists a $250 fee.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is listed, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Fort Lee Business Certificate of Occupancy form.
2
Complete The Form
Select the filing type and provide the property, owner, tenant, business-use and inspection details requested.
3
Check Related Requirements
Review the form's sign-related choices and its note that health department approval is required if applicable.
4
Submit To The Building Department
Submit the completed form to the Borough of Fort Lee Building Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Fort Lee Business Certificate of Occupancy form for?: The form is for a business with a new use or a change of use or owner. It collects property, owner, tenant, business-use and inspection information.
Who should complete the Business Certificate of Occupancy form?: A property owner or tenant filing for a business with a new use or a change of use or owner should complete the form.
Do I need a notary for the Business Certificate of Occupancy form?: No. This document is signed without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment. The signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Business Certificate of Occupancy form?: Submit it to the Borough of Fort Lee Building Department at 1365 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee, NJ 07024. The form lists a $250 fee.

Need something notarized?

This Business Certificate of Occupancy (BCO) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fort Lee form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.