San Antonio, TX · Bexar County
Certificate of Occupancy Affidavit for Automotive Repair, Body Shop, Tire Shop
A notarized affidavit automotive repair, body shop, and tire shop applicants sign confirming they will not operate as an unlicensed salvage yard or metal recycler.
- 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
San Antonio requires automotive repair, body shop, and tire shop operators to swear that their proposed use will not involve dismantling or crushing vehicles or purchasing regulated metals for resale, which would require a separate salvage yard license. The applicant's signature must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public in Bexar County as part of the Certificate of Occupancy application.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for a Certificate of Occupancy to operate an automotive repair shop, body shop, or tire shop in San Antonio.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit's closing block reads 'STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF BEXAR... Sworn to and subscribed before me,' requiring notarization before filing.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Automotive Repair Affidavit from the San Antonio DSD Documents Online library.
- 2
Complete the Affidavit
Fill in the business name, address, and proposed use of the property.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment to be sworn before a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present ID and sign while the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with your Certificate of Occupancy application through DSD.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Antonio. 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 notarize the San Antonio auto repair CofO affidavit?
- Fill in the business name and address, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary who verifies your ID and witnesses your sworn statement.
- Do I need a notary for an automotive repair Certificate of Occupancy?
- Yes. The affidavit must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public in Bexar County before Development Services will process the certificate.
- What does this affidavit confirm?
- It confirms your shop will not dismantle or crush vehicles or buy regulated metals for resale, which would require a separate salvage yard license.
- Can I use an online notary for this San Antonio form?
- Yes, a commissioned online notary can complete the acknowledgment remotely; check with DSD if you have questions about their process.