Fox Chapel, PA · Allegheny County
Tear-Down Agreement
This agreement is completed by property sellers, buyers, and the Borough of Fox Chapel when buyers plan to demolish or replace a home and install a new sewer lateral.
- 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
The agreement sets out the buyers’ commitments to disconnect and cap the existing sewer, install a new lateral with a future home, and address defects if no building permit is issued within twelve months. Fox Chapel uses it when sellers and buyers have an agreement of sale and buyers plan to replace the existing house. The sellers, buyers, and Borough representative each have a signature section, with separate notarial blocks for the parties.
Who needs it
Sellers and buyers use this agreement for a property sale when buyers plan to demolish or replace the existing home and install a new sewer lateral.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn jurat blocks for the sellers and buyers and an acknowledgment block for the Borough Manager; each signer appears before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Tear-Down Agreement from the Borough of Fox Chapel.
- 2
Fill In The Agreement
Enter the date, seller and buyer names, property location, and other requested details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm acceptance with the Borough if needed.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sellers and buyers complete their sworn notarial blocks during the online session; the Borough Manager has a separate acknowledgment block.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Follow Fox Chapel’s instructions for submitting the completed agreement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fox Chapel. 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 Fox Chapel Tear-Down Agreement?
- Fill in the agreement details and arrange for sellers and buyers to complete their sworn notarial blocks. The Borough Manager has a separate acknowledgment block. Submit the completed agreement to Fox Chapel.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on the agreement?
- The form includes separate notarial blocks for the sellers, the buyers, and the Borough Manager. The sellers’ and buyers’ blocks require them to swear to the statements and execution of the agreement before a notary.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Check with the Borough about accepting online notarization for this agreement before booking.
- Where do I submit the completed agreement?
- The form names the Borough of Fox Chapel as a party to the agreement. Contact the Borough for its submission instructions; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.