Ocean City, MT · Cape May County
Application for Certificate
Property owners or agents use this application to request an occupancy, continued occupancy, lead hazard abatement, clearance, or temporary occupancy certificate.
What this form is
The application lets an owner or agent request a certificate for a work site, including a certificate of occupancy, continued occupancy, lead hazard abatement, clearance, or temporary certificate of occupancy. It asks for the site and owner or contractor details, the requested action and use group, construction cost, and work or use description. Applicants must describe substantive deviations from released plans and explain temporary occupancy requests.
Who needs it
An owner or agent seeking one of the listed certificates for a work site completes and signs the 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 without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step, so the owner or agent signs.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Certificate PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the work site, owner or contractor details, requested certificate, construction cost, and work or use description.
- 3
Describe Exceptions
Note substantive deviations from released plans and explain why you are requesting a temporary certificate, if applicable.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the owner or agent sign, then submit the application to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What certificates can I request with this application?
- The form lists certificates of occupancy, continued occupancy, lead hazard abatement, clearance, and temporary certificates of occupancy.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for work site, owner, and contractor information; the requested action and use group; final construction cost; and a description of the work or use.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Certificate?
- No. This application is signed without a notary, and the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step; the owner or agent signs.
- How do I submit the Application for Certificate?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Application for Certificate doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ocean City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.