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

No. The application has an applicant signature and date line, but no notary block. It does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?

The form identifies the BuildSA Portal. Submit the application through that portal.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for business and property details, the applicant's contact information, a description of the business, and answers about the building and proposed use.

What additional items might be required?

Depending on the business type and answers, the form lists items such as inspections, parking site plans, affidavits, and licenses.

San Antonio, TX · Bexar County

No notary required

Certificate of Occupancy Application

This application collects business, property, and proposed-use details from applicants seeking a Certificate of Occupancy in San Antonio.

What this form is

Applicants use this form to provide information about a business and its property when applying for a Certificate of Occupancy. It asks about the business, building, proposed use, permits, and features such as food service, alcohol, and live entertainment. It also identifies required items that may apply based on the business type, including inspections, parking site plans, affidavits, or licenses.

Who needs it

Business owners or applicants seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a San Antonio business should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application through the BuildSA Portal, as indicated on the form.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified, so the applicant signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the business, applicant, and property information, then answer the questions about the business and proposed use.
3
Gather Applicable Items
Review the form's required-items lists and gather any applicable inspections, site plans, affidavits, or licenses.
4
Submit Through BuildSA
Submit the application through the BuildSA Portal.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?: No. The application has an applicant signature and date line, but no notary block. It does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?: The form identifies the BuildSA Portal. Submit the application through that portal.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for business and property details, the applicant's contact information, a description of the business, and answers about the building and proposed use.
What additional items might be required?: Depending on the business type and answers, the form lists items such as inspections, parking site plans, affidavits, and licenses.

Need something notarized?

This Certificate of Occupancy Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.