Bernville, PA · Berks County
Mechanical Permit Application
This application requests approval for mechanical work and is filed by a property owner or owner’s agent, with contractor and workers’ compensation information included when 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 three-page packet to apply for a permit for mechanical work at a property in the municipality where the work will be performed. The applicant must submit the completed application, fee, and listed supporting materials; a contractor requesting an exemption from workers’ compensation insurance must also complete the notarized portion of the coverage form. Work cannot begin until the approved permit is issued.
Who needs it
A property owner or owner’s agent applying for a mechanical permit needs this packet, and a contractor seeking a workers’ compensation exemption must complete its notarized section.
Why it needs a notary
The workers’ compensation form has a jurat reading “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the contractor requesting an exemption signs Section B before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Permit Packet
Get the mechanical permit application and workers’ compensation coverage form.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, contractor, improvement, and equipment information, and gather the required fee and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If a contractor is requesting a workers’ compensation exemption, arrange an online notarization for the Section B signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
The contractor signs Section B before the commissioned online notary, who completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit the Packet
Return the completed application and required materials to the municipality and wait for approval before starting 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 mechanical permit?
- Complete the application, include the required fee and supporting materials, and return the packet. The applicant will be contacted after approval when the permit is ready for pickup.
- Do I need to have the mechanical permit application notarized?
- The packet requires notarization when a contractor requests an exemption from workers’ compensation insurance. The contractor must sign Section B before a notary.
- Can I sign the workers’ compensation exemption form online?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization for its commissioned notaries under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1; 57 Pa.C.S. §311 addresses the effect of notarial acts performed elsewhere. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- Can work begin while the permit application is being reviewed?
- No. The form says work must not start until the approved permit is received; beginning work without a permit may result in doubled permit fees.