Midlothian, TX · Ellis County
Certificate of Occupancy Permit Application
Business owners or applicants use this application to request a certificate of occupancy for a Midlothian building or occupied space.
What this form is
The application is for a change of ownership, change of tenant, occupancy of a new or remodeled building, or an owner’s “Clean & Show” business. It asks for business, applicant, owner, and building details; proposed and former uses; service and inspection status; and a signature and date. The form lists a $50 permit fee and says the certificate must be posted on site.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking occupancy for a new or remodeled building, a change of ownership or tenant, or an owner’s “Clean & Show” business need this application.
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; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the requested business, applicant, owner, building, service, and inspection details.
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Gather Attachments
The application does not list any required attachments.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Occupancy Permit Application for?
- It requests a certificate of occupancy for a change of ownership or tenant, a new or remodeled building, or an owner’s “Clean & Show” business.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business, applicant, owner, and building information, proposed and former uses, service and inspection status, and the applicant’s signature and date.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary and lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says to schedule inspections through the MyGov web portal.
Need something notarized?
This Certificate of Occupancy Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.