Who uses Lindale’s Certificate of Occupancy Application?

Commercial businesses use the application for a new business, business name change, relocation, or expansion. An owner or authorized agent can complete and sign it.

What documents may need to accompany the application?

The form lists applicable supporting documents, such as a DBA, Federal Tax ID information, required licenses or certificates, a sales tax certificate when applicable, and a food establishment permit when applicable.

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?

The form lists Community Development’s address and email and shows in-person, email, fax, and mail as receipt options. Contact the department using the details on the form if you need to confirm how to submit.

Lindale, TX · Smith County

No notary required

Certificate of Occupancy Application

Lindale businesses use this application to request a Certificate of Occupancy for a new business, ownership or name change, relocation, or expansion.

What this form is

The City of Lindale requires a Certificate of Occupancy for commercial businesses, including new businesses, business name changes, relocations, and expansions. The application asks for business, building, owner, and applicant details; proposed use and services; and information about building features and potential hazards. Submit applicable supporting documents, complete the acknowledgment, and arrange the required final inspection before the certificate can be issued.

Who needs it

Business owners or their authorized agents need this application for a new business, name change, relocation, or expansion in Lindale.

How to submit it

The form lists the Community Development Department at 105 Ballard Dr., Lindale, TX 75771, and [email protected]. It shows in-person, email, fax, and mail as receipt options and lists an $80 commercial fee or $40 Clean and Show fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide business, building, owner, applicant, use, service, and building-feature information, then sign and date the acknowledgment.
3
Gather Applicable Documents
Include the supporting documents listed on the form when they apply to your business.
4
Submit to the City
Use the Community Development contact details and receipt options listed on the form; arrange a final inspection before the certificate is issued.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses Lindale’s Certificate of Occupancy Application?: Commercial businesses use the application for a new business, business name change, relocation, or expansion. An owner or authorized agent can complete and sign it.
What documents may need to accompany the application?: The form lists applicable supporting documents, such as a DBA, Federal Tax ID information, required licenses or certificates, a sales tax certificate when applicable, and a food establishment permit when applicable.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?: The form lists Community Development’s address and email and shows in-person, email, fax, and mail as receipt options. Contact the department using the details on the form if you need to confirm how to submit.

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.