Overton, TX · Rusk County
Certificate of Occupancy Application
Overton businesses use this application to request permission to occupy a specified space and conduct business.
What this form is
This application requests a Certificate of Occupancy for a specified space where a business will operate. It asks for business, property, applicant, building, and fire-safety information, and requires three copies of dimensioned floor plans with room sizes and exits clearly marked. Inspections require 24 hours’ notice, and incomplete applications or submissions will not be accepted.
Who needs it
A business owner, applicant, property owner, or contractor seeking occupancy approval for a business space in Overton should complete 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 document is signed without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the requested business, applicant, property, building, and fire-safety information, then sign and date it.
- 3
Gather Required Plans
Prepare three copies of dimensioned floor plans with room sizes and exits clearly marked, except for temporary or seasonal occupancy.
- 4
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
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field for the applicant, but no notary block or notarized attachment is identified.
- 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.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Submit three copies of dimensioned floor plans showing room sizes and clearly marked exits. The application says no plans are required for temporary or seasonal occupancy.
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.