Do I need a notary for the Commercial Change of Occupancy application?

No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not a notary. It also asks for an updated floor plan with the occupancy load.

How do I submit the Commercial Change of Occupancy application?

The form says you may email it to permits@santafetx.gov, mail it to PO Box 950, Santa Fe, TX 77510, or submit it in person at 12002 Hwy 6.

What attachment does the application require?

The form says an updated floor plan of the space showing the occupancy load must be provided with the application.

Are inspections required before a Certificate of Occupancy?

Yes. The form says an occupancy and code compliance inspection are required before a Certificate of Occupancy and release for permanent electrical service.

Santa Fe, TX · Galveston County

No notary required

Commercial Change of Occupancy

Santa Fe businesses use this application to report a proposed commercial occupancy change and provide details about the business, occupants, and space.

What this form is

The application collects information about the business, property, proposed occupant, business activities, and space, including whether structural, plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning, or other changes are proposed. Before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, the form says an occupancy and code compliance inspection are required, along with an updated floor plan showing the occupancy load. Inspections are subject to applicable fees.

Who needs it

A business applicant proposing to occupy commercial space in Santa Fe should complete this application and provide the requested business and property details.

How to submit it

The form says it may be emailed to [email protected], mailed to PO Box 950, Santa Fe, TX 77510, or submitted in person at 12002 Hwy 6.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires an updated floor plan, but the form does not call for a notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Commercial Change of Occupancy application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the requested business, property, occupant, and space details, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather The Floor Plan
Provide an updated floor plan of the space showing the occupancy load.
4
Submit To The City
Email the application to [email protected], mail it to PO Box 950, Santa Fe, TX 77510, or submit it in person at 12002 Hwy 6.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Commercial Change of Occupancy application?: No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not a notary. It also asks for an updated floor plan with the occupancy load.
How do I submit the Commercial Change of Occupancy application?: The form says you may email it to [email protected], mail it to PO Box 950, Santa Fe, TX 77510, or submit it in person at 12002 Hwy 6.
What attachment does the application require?: The form says an updated floor plan of the space showing the occupancy load must be provided with the application.
Are inspections required before a Certificate of Occupancy?: Yes. The form says an occupancy and code compliance inspection are required before a Certificate of Occupancy and release for permanent electrical service.

Need something notarized?

This Commercial Change of Occupancy doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.