Do I need a notary for the Residential TCO Application?

No. The application calls for builder or contractor and buyer or owner signatures and dates, but does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.

Who can apply for a residential TCO?

The application includes contact information and signature lines for the builder or contractor and the buyer or owner of the residential project.

What must be complete before applying?

The document lists previous inspections, outstanding fees, final documents, a final building inspection, landscaping and irrigation, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, with no critical or life-safety items pending.

Celina, TX · Collin County

No notary required

Residential Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Application

Builders or homeowners use this application to request a temporary certificate of occupancy for a nearly completed residential project in Celina.

What this form is

This application requests a temporary certificate of occupancy for a residential project nearing completion with only minor, cosmetic items outstanding. Before applying, the listed inspections, fees, final documents, building inspection, landscaping, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work must be complete, with no pending critical or life-safety items. The form records project and contact information, requested TCO start date, completion timeframe, and signatures.

Who needs it

Builders or homeowners seeking temporary occupancy of a nearly completed residential dwelling in Celina must complete and sign this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the City at least 2 business days before the anticipated TCO issuance; the document does not name a submission department or method.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Residential TCO Application PDF.
2
Complete Project Information
Fill in the project details, requested TCO start date, buyer or owner contact information, and applicant contact information.
3
Gather Required Items
Confirm the listed inspections, fees, final documents, and work are complete before submitting the application.
4
Sign And Date
The builder or contractor and buyer or owner complete their printed-name, signature, and date fields.
5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application at least 2 business days before the anticipated TCO issuance.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Residential TCO Application?: No. The application calls for builder or contractor and buyer or owner signatures and dates, but does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.
Who can apply for a residential TCO?: The application includes contact information and signature lines for the builder or contractor and the buyer or owner of the residential project.
How do I submit the Residential TCO Application?: Submit the completed application to the City at least 2 business days before the anticipated TCO issuance. The document does not specify a department or submission method.
What must be complete before applying?: The document lists previous inspections, outstanding fees, final documents, a final building inspection, landscaping and irrigation, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, with no critical or life-safety items pending.

Need something notarized?

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