The District of Columbia Certificate of Occupancy Authorization Form is an authorization form intended to allow an individual or organization to act on behalf of the owner of a property in obtaining a certificate of occupancy from the District of Columbia's Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. It authorizes the individual or organization to act on behalf of the owner in the following capacity: * File an application for a certificate of occupancy * Represent the owner in all matters pertaining to the application and inspection process * Sign the certificate of occupancy on behalf of the owner The District of Columbia Certificate of Occupancy Authorization Form comes in two versions: 1. Authorization Form To Act On Behalf of the Owner: This version of the form allows an individual or organization to act as the owner's representative in all matters related to the certificate of occupancy process, including filing an application, representing the owner in any related inspections, and signing the certificate of occupancy on behalf of the owner. 2. Authorization Form To Act As Agent of the Owner: This version of the form allows an individual or organization to act as the owner's agent in all matters related to the certificate of occupancy process, including filing an application, representing the owner in any related inspections, and signing the certificate of occupancy on behalf of the owner. This version of the form is intended for use by professional services, such as engineers, architects, and surveyors, who have been hired by the owner to act on their behalf in the certificate of occupancy process.