Fairfield, VT · Franklin County
Zoning Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance Application
This application lets a property owner or applicant request a zoning certificate of occupancy or compliance from the Town of Fairfield Zoning Office and includes an owner certification statement.
- 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
Use this form to request a Certificate of Occupancy, a major Certificate of Compliance, or a general Certificate of Compliance for a property in the Town of Fairfield. The application lists fees and notes that an occupancy certificate may require proof of completed energy standards forms; inspections may also be necessary. For a major compliance certificate, the owner certifies that property information and improvements have been reviewed with the Zoning Administrator and disclosed to the Zoning Office.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a Fairfield zoning certificate should complete the application, and the owner completes the property certification statement for a major compliance request.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment stating the signer personally appeared before a Notary Public; the property owner signs the certification statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Zoning Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance Application and review the certificate options and listed fees.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Provide the owner or applicant details, parcel address and identification, and select the certificate being requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the property owner’s certification statement and acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the commissioned online notary and sign the owner statement as directed during the session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and payment to the Town of Fairfield Zoning Office; contact the office with questions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fairfield. 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 submit the completed application?
- Complete the relevant application sections, sign the owner statement before a notary, and submit the application and payment to the Town of Fairfield Zoning Office.
- Do I need to sign the owner statement before a notary?
- The form includes an acknowledgment for a signer appearing before a Notary Public. The property owner signs the certification statement, which appears on the following page.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Vermont law permits remote notarization under 26 V.S.A. § 5379 by a commissioned online notary who holds the required Special Endorsement. Confirm with the Town of Fairfield Zoning Office that it will accept the remotely notarized form.
- When might an inspection or additional documentation be needed?
- The application says a site inspection may be necessary for compliance requests. A Certificate of Occupancy may require proof of the completed residential or commercial building energy standards form.
- Where do I direct questions about this form?
- The application directs questions to the Zoning Administrator at [email protected]. Contact the Town of Fairfield Zoning Office if you are unsure which certificate to request.