Do I need a notary for this application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it calls for signatures from the property owner and applicable inspection officials.

How do I submit the application?

Submit requests online through Princeton’s Citizen Self-Service (CSS) Portal. The instructions say to send the completed application to Development Services for final processing and pay the required fees.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and business details, addresses, contact information, a tax ID number, business activity, property owner information, and details or signatures related to zoning and inspections.

What plans or inspections may be required?

The instructions specify plan submissions for new construction or a change of occupancy and describe building, fire safety, grease trap, and health inspections when applicable.

Princeton, TX · Collin County

No notary required

Business License/Certificate of Occupancy Application

Businesses use this application to request a business license or certificate of occupancy in Princeton and provide details about the business, property, and required inspections.

What this form is

Princeton uses this application to process business license and certificate of occupancy requests and verify zoning and code compliance. Applicants provide business, owner, property, and tax ID details, obtain the property owner’s signature when needed, and arrange required inspections. The instructions also describe plan submissions for new construction or a change of occupancy, applicable fees, and posting the issued registration.

Who needs it

A business applicant proposing to operate in Princeton should complete this application and arrange the inspections and plan submissions that apply.

How to submit it

Submit requests online through the Citizen Self-Service (CSS) Portal. The instructions direct applicants to submit the completed application to Development Services for final processing and pay the required fees.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it also requires signatures from the property owner and applicable inspection officials.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Business License/Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Select the business type and fill in the applicant, business, owner, address, contact, tax ID, and activity details.
3
Gather Plans And Signatures
Obtain the property owner’s signature when applicable and provide the plans or floor plans specified for the proposed work.
4
Arrange Required Inspections
Contact the listed city departments to arrange the inspections that apply to the business.
5
Submit To The City
Submit the request through the Citizen Self-Service Portal and send the completed application to Development Services for final processing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it calls for signatures from the property owner and applicable inspection officials.
How do I submit the application?: Submit requests online through Princeton’s Citizen Self-Service (CSS) Portal. The instructions say to send the completed application to Development Services for final processing and pay the required fees.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and business details, addresses, contact information, a tax ID number, business activity, property owner information, and details or signatures related to zoning and inspections.
What plans or inspections may be required?: The instructions specify plan submissions for new construction or a change of occupancy and describe building, fire safety, grease trap, and health inspections when applicable.

Need something notarized?

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