What information does the application ask for?

It asks for property, owner, buyer, and inspection-contact details. It also includes a smoke and carbon monoxide detector, fire-door, and fire-extinguisher affidavit.

When should I apply for this certificate?

The form says a Certificate of Compliance must be applied for before a property is rented out and before a tenant moves in. It also says the certificate is issued only after open building permits are closed and amounts due to the Borough are paid.

Fort Lee, MT · Bergen County

No notary required

Application for a Sale Certificate of Compliance

Property owners apply for a Fort Lee Sale Certificate of Compliance and provide property, owner, buyer, inspection-contact, and fire-safety information.

What this form is

This application requests a Sale Certificate of Compliance for a property being sold in Fort Lee. It asks for property, owner, buyer, and inspection-contact details, and includes a fire-safety affidavit and owner registration statement. The form says to apply before renting the property or moving in a tenant; the certificate is issued only after open building permits are closed and amounts due to the Borough are paid.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a Sale Certificate of Compliance for a Fort Lee property, including owners planning to rent it, need to complete the application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Fire Prevention Bureau; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $100 fee payable by check to the Borough of Fort Lee or by credit card, with a fee applying to credit cards.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner and the person completing the fire-safety affidavit sign and date their statements.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Sale Certificate of Compliance application and read all pages.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the requested property, owner, buyer, and inspection-contact information.
3
Complete The Affidavit
Have the owner or building management complete the fire-safety affidavit and sign the applicable statements.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Fire Prevention Bureau; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Sale Certificate of Compliance application?: No. This document is signed without a notary; the owner and the person completing the fire-safety affidavit sign and date their statements.
How do I submit the Sale Certificate of Compliance application?: Submit it to the Fire Prevention Bureau and check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $100 fee, payable by check to the Borough or by credit card; a credit card fee applies.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for property, owner, buyer, and inspection-contact details. It also includes a smoke and carbon monoxide detector, fire-door, and fire-extinguisher affidavit.
When should I apply for this certificate?: The form says a Certificate of Compliance must be applied for before a property is rented out and before a tenant moves in. It also says the certificate is issued only after open building permits are closed and amounts due to the Borough are paid.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Sale Certificate of Compliance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fort Lee form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.