Bells, TX · Grayson County

No notary required

Certificate of Occupancy Application

This application records project, owner, tenant, intended-use, and safety information for a building seeking a certificate of occupancy in Bells.

What this form is

Use this application for a building or premises that is created, erected, changed, converted, altered, or enlarged in use or structure. The document says such a building may not be used or occupied until a certificate of occupancy is issued. It asks for project and contact details, intended use, occupancy, and information about specified materials and activities.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking a certificate of occupancy for a building or premises in Bells should complete this form with project, owner, tenant, and intended-use information.

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 form requests chemical data sheets for hazardous materials but does not say they must be sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete Project Details

    Fill in the project address, intended use, occupancy, and owner and tenant information.

  3. 3

    Gather Chemical Data Sheets

    If hazardous materials apply, provide chemical data sheets listing their maximum quantities, as requested on the form.

  4. 4

    Sign and Date

    Certify that the application is true and correct, then sign and date it.

  5. 5

    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 Application for?
It collects project, owner, tenant, intended-use, occupancy, and safety details for a building seeking a certificate of occupancy.
Who completes this application?
The applicant seeking a certificate of occupancy provides project information and certifies that the application is true and correct.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requests chemical data sheets for hazardous materials but does not say they must be sworn or notarized.
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.