Etna, PA · Allegheny County
As-Is Buyer Form
The As-Is Buyer Form records a property purchaser’s agreement to obtain Etna Borough’s Certificate of Compliance and is filed by the buyer purchasing the property in as-is condition.
- 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
A buyer signs this form to acknowledge purchasing a property in “AS IS” condition and taking responsibility for obtaining the Borough’s Certificate of Compliance. If the Borough inspector identifies violations, the buyer agrees to arrange a re-inspection within 180 days; the form also says no one may inhabit the building before final inspection and issuance of the certificate. Submit it when required by the Borough in connection with the property’s compliance process.
Who needs it
The purchaser of an Etna property in “AS IS” condition needs this form to accept responsibility for obtaining the Borough’s Certificate of Compliance.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment: the buyer personally appears before the notary, acknowledges executing the instrument, and signs the buyer signature line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the As-Is Buyer Form from Etna Borough’s forms and documents page.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the purchaser and property information; leave the signature for the notary appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, acknowledge the instrument, and sign when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Send the completed, notarized form to Etna Borough as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Etna. 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 complete the As-Is Buyer Form?
- Fill in the property and purchaser information, then sign the buyer signature line during an online notarization. Submit the completed form as directed by Etna Borough.
- Do I need to wait for the Certificate of Compliance before moving in?
- The form states that no one may inhabit the building until a final inspection takes place and the Certificate of Compliance is issued.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized form.
- What if the Borough inspector finds violations?
- The form says the buyer must call within 180 days to schedule a re-inspection for a final Certificate of Compliance.