Do I need a notary for the Rental Certificate of Occupancy Application?

No. The application itself is signed without a notary. If an agent is involved, the owner’s affidavit must be completed and notarized by the owner.

How do I submit the rental application?

Submit it to the Lakewood Inspection Department at 212 Fourth Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701. The document says applications are accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

What should I include with the application?

The document requires a copy of the signed lease and copies of the owner’s and agent’s driver’s licenses. Other requirements may apply, including lead-safe certification for homes built before 1978.

When must the rental unit be ready?

The unit must be vacant, clean, and move-in ready by 9:00 a.m. on the inspection day. The document says occupancy is not allowed until a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

Lakewood Township, MT · Ocean County

No notary required

Rental Certificate of Occupancy Application

Lakewood Township property owners or their designated agents use this application to request a rental Certificate of Occupancy inspection.

What this form is

This application requests a rental Certificate of Occupancy inspection and collects property, owner, agent, tenant, occupancy, and utility information. Lakewood Township requires it for rental units before occupancy; the unit must be ready for inspection, and the application must include a signed lease copy. The accompanying materials explain inspection requirements and list additional documents that may be needed.

Who needs it

Property owners or their designated agents apply when a rental unit needs a Certificate of Occupancy inspection before tenants occupy it.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Lakewood Inspection Department, 212 Fourth Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Applications are accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the document lists a $65 fee.

About notarization

The rental application is signed without a notary; when an agent is involved, the owner’s affidavit must be completed and notarized by the owner.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Rental Certificate of Occupancy Application and accompanying requirements.
2
Complete The Application
Provide legible property, owner, agent, tenant, occupancy, and utility information, then sign the application.
3
Gather Required Documents
Attach a copy of the signed lease and copies of the owner’s and agent’s driver’s licenses; include other required documents that apply.
4
Submit To The Inspection Department
Submit the application to the Lakewood Inspection Department at 212 Fourth Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701, with the $65 fee listed in the document.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Rental Certificate of Occupancy Application?: No. The application itself is signed without a notary. If an agent is involved, the owner’s affidavit must be completed and notarized by the owner.
How do I submit the rental application?: Submit it to the Lakewood Inspection Department at 212 Fourth Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701. The document says applications are accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
What should I include with the application?: The document requires a copy of the signed lease and copies of the owner’s and agent’s driver’s licenses. Other requirements may apply, including lead-safe certification for homes built before 1978.
When must the rental unit be ready?: The unit must be vacant, clean, and move-in ready by 9:00 a.m. on the inspection day. The document says occupancy is not allowed until a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

Need something notarized?

This Rental Certificate of Occupancy Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lakewood Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.