San Antonio, TX · Bexar County
Certificate of Occupancy Affidavit for Regulated Uses
A notarized affidavit required with a Certificate of Occupancy application for alcohol sales, bed & breakfast, head shop, assisted living, community home, or transitional home uses.
- 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
San Antonio requires certain regulated business types to submit a notarized affidavit confirming they meet the city's locational distance requirements before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. The applicant swears the facts are true before a notary, and if the applicant is not the property owner, the owner must also sign and notarize a separate authorization section granting permission to file.
Who needs it
Applicants opening an alcohol sales business, bed & breakfast, head shop, assisted living facility, community home, or transitional home in San Antonio.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a 'STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF BEXAR... Sworn to and subscribed before me' jurat for both the applicant statement and the property owner authorization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Certificate of Occupancy Affidavit from the San Antonio DSD Documents Online library.
- 2
Complete the Applicant Statement
Fill in the business name, address, and proposed use of the property.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment for the applicant (and owner, if different) to be sworn before a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present ID and sign while the notary completes each jurat and seal.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with your Certificate of Occupancy application through the BuildSA portal or DSD office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Antonio. 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 notarize a San Antonio Certificate of Occupancy affidavit?
- Complete the applicant statement and, if applicable, the property owner authorization, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary who verifies your ID and administers the oath.
- Do I need a notary for this Certificate of Occupancy affidavit?
- Yes. The Development Services Department requires the sworn statement to be signed and notarized before it will process a Certificate of Occupancy for these regulated uses.
- Does the property owner also need to be notarized?
- Yes, if the applicant is not the property owner. The Authorization by Property Owner section has its own separate jurat that must also be notarized.
- Can an online notary complete this Bexar County affidavit?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, so a commissioned online notary can complete this jurat; check with DSD if unsure about their specific requirements.