Do I need a notary for an application for a certificate of occupancy?

No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary, and the document does not request a notarized or sworn attachment.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and building details, the building permit number and issue date, occupancy type, tax map number, and a signed declaration that the permitted work is complete.

Do I need to include an as-built survey?

The instructions request a final as-built survey by a licensed surveyor. They say no survey is required when the work does not involve a new building or structure or a change to its size.

Skaneateles, NY · Onondaga County

No notary required

Application for a Certificate of Occupancy

Property owners or their agents use this application to request a Certificate of Occupancy after permitted building work is completed in the Village of Skaneateles.

What this form is

This application requests a Certificate of Occupancy for work covered by a building permit. The instructions say to apply before work starts under the permit, so the Code Enforcement Officer can conduct construction-stage inspections; occupancy or use is not allowed until the certificate is issued. Applicants provide contact and property details, permit information, occupancy type, and a declaration that the permitted work is complete.

Who needs it

A property owner or agent seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for permitted construction, enlargement, alteration, or relocation in the Village should file it.

How to submit it

Print the application and submit it to the Code Enforcement Officer at 26 Fennell St, Skaneateles, NY 13152. Include the appropriate application fee and required survey or other requested information.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; it does not request a notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy application for the Village of Skaneateles.
2
Complete And Sign
Print the application, fill in the applicant and building information, and sign and date the declaration.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include the applicable as-built survey and any other certifications or information requested by the Code Enforcement Officer.
4
Submit To The Village
Submit the application and appropriate fee to the Code Enforcement Officer at 26 Fennell St, Skaneateles, NY 13152.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for an application for a certificate of occupancy?: No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary, and the document does not request a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy application?: Print and submit it to the Code Enforcement Officer at 26 Fennell St, Skaneateles, NY 13152. Include the appropriate application fee and any required survey or other requested information.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and building details, the building permit number and issue date, occupancy type, tax map number, and a signed declaration that the permitted work is complete.
Do I need to include an as-built survey?: The instructions request a final as-built survey by a licensed surveyor. They say no survey is required when the work does not involve a new building or structure or a change to its size.

Need something notarized?

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