Bernville, PA · Berks County
Electrical Permit Application
This application requests approval for electrical work in Bernville and is filed by the property owner, the owner’s agent, or the contractor, with workers’ compensation documentation as applicable.
- 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 packet to apply for a permit before starting electrical construction, additions, alterations, replacements, or other listed work in Bernville. The applicant completes the electrical application and pays the required fee; the packet also asks for workers’ compensation coverage information. A contractor requesting an exemption from providing workers’ compensation insurance must sign the exemption form before a notary. Work must not begin until the approved permit is received.
Who needs it
A property owner, owner’s agent, or contractor applying to perform electrical work in Bernville must submit the application and applicable workers’ compensation information.
Why it needs a notary
The workers’ compensation form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; a contractor requesting an insurance exemption signs that section before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Bernville electrical permit packet and review its application and workers’ compensation sections.
- 2
Complete the Required Sections
Provide the project and applicant details, sign and date the application, and include the required fee and applicable supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If a contractor is requesting a workers’ compensation exemption, book a commissioned online notary for the exemption’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
The contractor signs the exemption section during the remote notarization and completes the notarial act with the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed application packet and required fee as directed. Wait for approval and the permit before beginning work.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bernville. 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 apply for a Bernville electrical permit?
- Complete the electrical permit application, include the required fee and applicable workers’ compensation information, then return the packet as directed. Do not begin work until the approved permit is received.
- Do I need to notarize the electrical permit application?
- The application itself does not call for notarization. A contractor requesting an exemption from providing workers’ compensation insurance must sign the exemption section before a notary.
- Can I sign the contractor exemption with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. A commissioned online notary can notarize the jurat; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- What happens after I submit the application?
- The form says residential applications have a three-week review period and non-residential applications have a six-week period. After approval, the applicant is contacted when the permit is ready for pickup and told the balance due.
Electrical Permit Application in other Berks County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.