Sewickley Heights, PA · Allegheny County
Building Permit Application
This seven-page application collects project, property, applicant, and inspection information for people applying to the Borough of Sewickley Heights for a building permit.
- 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
Use this application to request a building permit for a structure or other construction work, including alteration, repair, or demolition. The Borough requires the completed form and applicable plans, documents, and other permit materials; it says the application is not filed until all requirements are completed as determined by the Building Code Official. Applicants claiming a workers’ compensation exemption must also complete and return the attached coverage information.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Sewickley Heights building permit should complete this form, and a non-owner applicant must attach the landowner’s authorization and approval affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Borough of Sewickley Heights building permit application and review its instructions and required materials.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant, property, project, and inspection information, and gather applicable plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If claiming a workers’ compensation exemption, book a commissioned online notary for the attached affidavit.
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Submit to the Borough
Submit the completed application and applicable documents to the Borough of Sewickley Heights.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sewickley Heights. 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 notarial section?
- If you claim a workers’ compensation exemption, complete the exemption section and sign it before a commissioned online notary, who completes the jurat. Do not sign the affidavit beforehand.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form’s jurat appears in the attached workers’ compensation exemption section. The application’s general signature certification does not show a notary block.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Pennsylvania authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Ask the Borough whether it will accept your remotely notarized affidavit; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- Depending on the project, the form calls for plans, specifications, permits, and other materials. It also requires an initial escrow deposit and says the application is not filed until all requirements are completed.
Building Permit Application in other Allegheny County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.