Certificate of Occupancy (CO & CCO) Records
Request Certificates of Occupancy (CO), Certificates of Continued Occupancy (CCO), and related habitability records from NJ municipalities. OPRAExpress drafts the request, files it under New Jersey's Open Public Records Act, and forwards the records the moment the custodian responds.
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7-business-day clock
NJ agencies must respond within 7 business days. We track the deadline so it doesn't slip.
Attorney-built request
Every OPRA filing cites the statute correctly so custodians can't bounce it on formatting.
Money-back guarantee
If we can't get the record, you don't pay. Simple as that.
What you can request
Every one of these is a public record under OPRA — and every one of them is something OPRAExpress files routinely on behalf of NJ homeowners, realtors, and investors.
- Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
- Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO)
- Temporary Certificates of Occupancy (TCO)
- Use permits and change-of-use records
- Fire safety certificates
- Multi-family dwelling certificates
- Commercial occupancy permits
Sample OPRA request template
This is the kind of language OPRAExpress drafts on your behalf — clear enough that the records custodian can't ask for clarification and stall the clock.
The most recent Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) issued for the property at [ADDRESS], along with any temporary COs and change-of-use permits.
Who requests certificate of occupancy?
You're not alone — these are the people OPRAExpress files for every day.
Home buyer
Verify a property is legal, safe, and free of liens before closing.
Realtor / title agent
Clear title questions, confirm permits, and document due diligence for clients.
Investor / flipper
Underwrite a deal — open permits, code violations, and assessment history all in one shot.
Frequently asked questions
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$5 per request. Filed within 24 business hours. Records delivered or your money back.