Tenafly, MT · Bergen County
Certificate of Occupancy Inspection
This application requests an occupancy certificate and inspection for a property in Tenafly, and is completed by the owner or agent.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Certificate of Occupancy inspection and identify the certificate or clearance being requested. It asks for the work site location, owner and contractor details, work description, use group, construction cost, and any substantial deviations from approved plans; temporary certificate requests require an explanation.
Who needs it
A property owner or agent seeking an occupancy or related certificate completes the application and provides details about the project and property.
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 document is signed without a notary; the owner or agent signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Inspection application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, contractor, work description, use group, and construction cost details.
- 3
Add Any Explanation
Describe substantial deviations from approved plans, and explain why a temporary Certificate of Occupancy is requested, if applicable.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the owner or agent sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Occupancy Inspection application?
- It requests an inspection and certificate for a property, and collects property, applicant, contractor, work, and construction cost information.
- Who completes this application?
- The form identifies the owner or agent as the signer and asks for details about the work site, owner, contractor, and project.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Inspection application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the owner or agent signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Inspection application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Certificate of Occupancy Inspection doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Tenafly form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.