Kernersville, NC · Forsyth County
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Acknowledgement Form
Property owners complete and sign this acknowledgement form when requesting a temporary certificate of occupancy for a building or portion of a building.
What this form is
The form records the property owner’s understanding of temporary certificate of occupancy requirements and must accompany every TCO request. The owner signs and dates it, and the request must also include the TCO Flowchart and an application submitted through OpenGov. The included flowchart helps developers, contractors, and business owners assess TCO readiness and identify next steps.
Who needs it
Property owners requesting a temporary certificate of occupancy must sign and date this form and include it with the TCO request.
How to submit it
Submit the completed, signed form with the TCO Flowchart and application through the Town’s OpenGov portal; applicable fees must be paid.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated by the property owner(s) without a notary; the document identifies no notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Acknowledgement Form and its included TCO Flowchart.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Have the property owner or owners sign and date the acknowledgement form.
- 3
Gather The Required Items
Include the TCO Flowchart and prepare the TCO application in OpenGov.
- 4
Submit Through OpenGov
Submit the form, flowchart, and application through the Town’s OpenGov portal; pay applicable fees.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Acknowledgement Form?
- No. The property owner signs and dates this form without a notary. The document does not identify any notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the TCO acknowledgement form?
- Submit the signed form with the TCO Flowchart and application through the Town’s OpenGov portal. Applicable fees must be paid.
- Who signs the acknowledgement form?
- The form must be signed and dated by the property owner or owners.
- Does applying for a TCO authorize building occupancy?
- No. Occupancy is authorized when the contractor receives a signed TCO permit issued by the Town.
Need something notarized?
This Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Acknowledgement Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Kernersville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.