Downingtown, PA · Chester County
Commercial Certificate of Compliance Application
Commercial property sellers, buyers, or their agents use this application to request a Downingtown use and occupancy certificate when ownership changes.
What this form is
This application requests a commercial certificate of compliance for a property in connection with a change of ownership. It asks for the property address and tax parcel number, settlement date, and contact details for the seller, buyer, and their agents. The form lists a $220 fee, which includes the application, initial inspection, and certificate; the Code Enforcement Officer may issue a temporary certificate in certain cases.
Who needs it
Commercial property sellers, buyers, or their agents can use this application when requesting a certificate for a change of ownership.
How to submit it
The application lists a $220 fee payable to the Borough of Downingtown; submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists signature lines for the seller or agent and buyer or agent, with no notarized attachment mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Commercial Certificate of Compliance Application PDF.
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Complete the Property Details
Enter the property address, tax parcel number, settlement date, and contact details for the seller, buyer, and their agents.
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Sign and Date
Have the seller or agent and buyer or agent sign and date the application.
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Prepare the Application Fee
The form lists a $220 fee payable to the Borough of Downingtown.
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Submit to the Borough
Check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Commercial Certificate of Compliance Application for?
- It requests a commercial certificate of compliance for a property in connection with a change of ownership and collects property, settlement, and party contact details.
- Who completes the application?
- The form has signature lines for the seller or agent and the buyer or agent, and requests contact details for both parties and their agents.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The seller or agent and buyer or agent sign and date the application; it does not mention a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the application?
- The form lists a $220 fee payable to the Borough of Downingtown. It does not specify a submission method; check the city website for current contact details.
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