Oxford, PA · Chester County
Certificate of Use and Occupancy Application for Resale
This application gathers property, owner, buyer, and settlement details for an Oxford resale inspection and use and occupancy certificate, and is filed by the owner or applicant with the Borough.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The Borough uses this application to arrange an inspection and process a Certificate of Use and Occupancy when property is being resold. It asks for property and buyer information, the settlement date, and applicable fees; water and sewer certifications must also be completed before settlement. If the property is sold as is with violations, the attached Buyers Agreement must be completed, notarized, and returned with the re-inspection fee before a temporary certificate may be issued.
Who needs it
The property owner or applicant seeking a Certificate of Use and Occupancy for a Borough property resale should complete and submit this application before an inspection is scheduled.
Why it needs a notary
The attached Buyers Agreement carries an acknowledgment block; the buyer who signs the agreement must appear before the notary when a temporary certificate is requested.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Certificate of Use and Occupancy Application for Resale and attached Buyers Agreement from the Borough of Oxford.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the property, owner, buyer, and required settlement details. Complete the Buyers Agreement if requesting a temporary certificate.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the buyer's signature on the Buyers Agreement.
- 4
Sign on Video
The buyer signs the agreement during the online notarization session and completes the acknowledgment process.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Return the completed documents and required fees to the Borough, and complete the applicable water and sewer certifications.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oxford. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the Buyers Agreement notarized?
- Complete the Buyers Agreement, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The buyer signs during the video session, and the notarized agreement is returned to the Borough with the required re-inspection fee.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form's acknowledgment block is on the attached Buyers Agreement. The form says that agreement must be completed and notarized when a temporary use and occupancy certificate is requested.
- Can I sign the Buyers Agreement with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by its commissioned notaries. Ask the Borough whether it will accept the remotely notarized agreement for your transaction; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- When should I submit the application?
- The Borough says the completed application and non-refundable inspection fee must be submitted before an inspection can be scheduled. Water and sewer certifications must be completed before settlement.