Brookshire, TX · Waller County
Certificate Of Occupancy Application
This three-page application requests a Brookshire certificate of occupancy and is filed by an applicant seeking approval to use or occupy a building or premises.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application collects project, owner, tenant, intended-use, and occupancy information, and explains the inspection and submission steps. Page 3 includes a BMWD release authorization and an affidavit in which the owner or authorized agent affirms that the location has passed applicable inspections and complies with Brookshire Municipal Water District rules. Brookshire says a certificate is required before a building or premises may be used or occupied.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a certificate of occupancy for a Brookshire building or premises completes the application, including the BMWD release authorization on page 3.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Brookshire’s three-page Certificate of Occupancy application and review the inspection instructions.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the project, owner, tenant, and intended-use details, and complete the BMWD release authorization on page 3.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the page 3 Applicant Affidavit of Compliance.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner or authorized agent signs and swears to the affidavit before a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application packet and applicable fees, then request the certificate of occupancy inspection as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brookshire. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the Brookshire certificate of occupancy application?
- Fill in the project and applicant information, complete the BMWD release authorization on page 3, and follow the city’s inspection and submission instructions. The owner or authorized agent signs the affidavit before a notary.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- The page 3 Applicant Affidavit of Compliance includes a jurat, with a space for the notary’s seal and the date the affidavit is sworn and subscribed. The form text calls for the owner or authorized agent to affirm compliance.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. You can sign before a commissioned online notary by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What else does Brookshire require with a commercial tenant application?
- For a commercial tenant certificate of occupancy in an existing building, the instructions list a site plan, a floor plan if applicable, a letter of intent if applicable, a copy of the existing or shell building’s certificate of occupancy, and a separate Fire and Life Safety inspection request.