Richmond, VA · City of Richmond
Certificate of Occupancy Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a certificate of occupancy and provide details about the property and its current and proposed uses.
What this form is
This application collects information for a certificate of occupancy request, including the property address, ownership, current and proposed uses, and intended occupancy. It also asks about floor plans, site plans, parking, and contact information. The form states that submitting an application does not authorize work to begin; a permit must be posted at the job site before work starts.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a certificate of occupancy can use this form to provide property, use, occupancy, and contact details.
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 has no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the property, owner, proposed use, occupancy, parking, and applicant contact information requested.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Indicate whether floor plans and a site plan are attached. If off-site parking is leased, attach the lease and site plan.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Certificate of Occupancy Application request?
- It asks for property and owner details, current and proposed uses, occupancy information, floor plans, site plans, parking, and applicant contact information.
- Does submitting this application authorize work to begin?
- No. The form says this is an application only and that no work may start until a permit is posted at the job site.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- No. This application has no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- 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.
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