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

No. The application has a signature and date line, but no notary block. The document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?

Email the completed application and supporting documents, if applicable, to buildingdepartment@portlavaca.org. For payment after emailing, call Development Services at the number and extension listed on the form.

What documents are required with the application?

The completed, signed application packet must include the Police Department Emergency Contact form. The form also lists a business license, if applicable, and a health permit if consumable goods are provided.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for business and property-owner contact information, a description of the business operation, building and parking details, answers about the proposed use, and the applicant’s signature and date.

Port Lavaca, TX · Calhoun County

No notary required

Certificate of Occupancy Application

Businesses and property representatives use this application to request a Port Lavaca Certificate of Occupancy and provide information about the business and building.

What this form is

The application requests a Certificate of Occupancy for a business and asks for business and property-owner contact details, the proposed operation, building information, and the applicant’s signature. The city states that a new, altered, or changed use requires a Certificate of Occupancy; applications must include a Police Department Emergency Contact form, and applicable permits or other documents may also be needed. The packet includes a self-inspection reference checklist.

Who needs it

A business applicant seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a new, altered, or changed use in Port Lavaca should complete this application.

How to submit it

Email the completed application and supporting documents, if applicable, to [email protected]. The document says to call Development Services at (361) 552-9793, extension 232, to pay the fee after submitting by email.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
2
Complete And Sign
Fill in the business, property-owner, building, and operation details, answer the questions, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the Police Department Emergency Contact form and any applicable supporting documents, such as a business license or health permit.
4
Submit To The City
Email the application and supporting documents, if applicable, to [email protected]. Call Development Services to arrange fee payment after emailing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line, but no notary block. The document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?: Email the completed application and supporting documents, if applicable, to [email protected]. For payment after emailing, call Development Services at the number and extension listed on the form.
What documents are required with the application?: The completed, signed application packet must include the Police Department Emergency Contact form. The form also lists a business license, if applicable, and a health permit if consumable goods are provided.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for business and property-owner contact information, a description of the business operation, building and parking details, answers about the proposed use, and the applicant’s signature and date.

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.