Apply for a
Certificate of
Occupancy (CofO)
with the DC Department of Buildings (DOB)
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Apply
Search by property address, validate your identity, and select application type. Fill out the application form, upload all required documents, and select a date for your required CofO inspections.DOB Reviews Your Application
DOB will review your application, and may request additional information from you. After review has been successfully completed, a draft CofO will be created for your approval.Pay Fee and Download CofO
Once you approve the draft CofO, a payment request will be created. After you pay the fee, you may download the final version of your CofO.