Addison, TX · Dallas County
Certificate of Occupancy Application
Businesses apply for a certificate of occupancy by providing business, owner, property, and intended-use information and answering questions about activities at the location.
What this form is
This application is for businesses seeking a certificate of occupancy in Addison. It asks for business and owner details, the property address, the type of occupancy or business change, and a description of the intended use; it also asks about activities and building features. Applicants must attach a floor plan with each room labeled, and provide descriptions, quantities, and safety data sheets for certain materials when applicable.
Who needs it
A business owner or applicant seeking a certificate of occupancy for a location, including a new occupancy, change of use, or other listed business change, should complete it.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the business, owner, property, and intended-use information, and answer the questions about activities at the location.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach a floor plan with each room labeled and any applicable material descriptions, quantities, and safety data sheets.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should complete the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- A business owner or applicant seeking a certificate of occupancy for a business location should provide the requested business, owner, property, and intended-use details.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Attach a floor plan with each room labeled. If applicable, include descriptions, quantities, and safety data sheets for flammable or combustible liquids and hazardous or toxic chemicals.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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.