What information does the New Commercial Business Application ask for?

It asks for business and property details, the proposed occupant, business activities and hours, move-in date, employee count, and applicant contact information.

Do I need a notary for the New Commercial Business Application?

No. The applicant signs and dates this application; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.

What must be provided before a Certificate of Occupancy?

The form says general electrical and occupancy inspections must be approved, and a floor plan of the space showing occupancy load must be provided with the application.

Santa Fe, TX · Galveston County

No notary required

New Commercial Business Application

Q: How do I submit the New Commercial Business Application?

The form says it may be emailed to gargentine@santafetx.gov, mailed to 12002 Hwy 6, Santa Fe, TX 77510, PO Box 950, or submitted in person to the Community Services Department.

Santa Fe’s no-fee application collects details about a proposed commercial business and its occupants for city review.

What this form is

This no-fee application provides information about a proposed commercial business for city review. It asks for the business and property details, proposed occupant, activities, hours, move-in date, employees, and applicant contact information. Before a Certificate of Occupancy, the form says inspections must be approved and a floor plan showing occupancy load must be provided.

Who needs it

A person proposing to occupy a commercial business space in Santa Fe should complete this application with the business, property, and applicant details.

How to submit it

The form may be emailed to [email protected], mailed to 12002 Hwy 6, Santa Fe, TX 77510, PO Box 950, or submitted in person to the Community Services Department.

About notarization

This document 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

1
Download The Application
Download the New Commercial Business Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the proposed business, property, occupant, business activity, and applicant details requested on the form.
3
Gather The Floor Plan
Provide a floor plan of the space showing occupancy load, as the form requires before a Certificate of Occupancy.
4
Submit To The City
Email, mail, or submit the application in person to the Community Services Department using the form’s listed contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the New Commercial Business Application ask for?: It asks for business and property details, the proposed occupant, business activities and hours, move-in date, employee count, and applicant contact information.
Do I need a notary for the New Commercial Business Application?: No. The applicant signs and dates this application; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the New Commercial Business Application?: The form says it may be emailed to [email protected], mailed to 12002 Hwy 6, Santa Fe, TX 77510, PO Box 950, or submitted in person to the Community Services Department.
What must be provided before a Certificate of Occupancy?: The form says general electrical and occupancy inspections must be approved, and a floor plan of the space showing occupancy load must be provided with the application.

Need something notarized?

This New Commercial Business Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.