West Mifflin, PA · Allegheny County
Residential Building Permit Application
This application requests permits for residential construction or alterations in West Mifflin and is filed by the property owner or contractor with the Borough.
- 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 three-page application to describe the property, proposed work, building specifications, construction costs, and applicable permit types. The Borough requires it when applying for permits for residential projects; applicants must provide plot plans and plans and specifications as described on the form. It also includes a contractor’s workers’ compensation section and an owner’s affidavit about ownership, application statements, and submitted plans.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors applying to West Mifflin Borough for residential building permits should complete this application and provide the required plans.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn-and-subscribed blocks for the contractor/applicant’s verification and the owner’s affidavit; the contractor/applicant and owner sign their respective statements before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Residential Building Permit Application from the West Mifflin Borough website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property, project, owner, contractor, building specification, and permit information that applies.
- 3
Prepare the Required Plans
Gather the plot plans and plans and specifications identified on the application.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn statements.
- 5
Sign on Video
The contractor/applicant and owner sign their respective statements during the online notarization session.
- 6
Submit to the Borough
Send the completed application and required plans to West Mifflin Borough for permit processing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Mifflin. 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 get the residential permit application notarized?
- Complete the application and applicable affidavit, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the required statements during the video session and submit the completed form and plans to the Borough.
- Do I need to notarize the owner’s affidavit?
- The form includes an owner’s affidavit with a sworn-and-subscribed block and a separate sworn-and-subscribed block for the contractor/applicant’s verification. Sign each applicable statement before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Pennsylvania form?
- Pennsylvania law 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 the notarized form remotely.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form requests two plot plans and two sets of plans and specifications; commercial projects require three sets. It also describes additional requirements for certain smaller projects.
Residential Building Permit Application in other Pennsylvania cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.