Bernville, PA · Berks County
Plumbing Permit Application
This four-page application is for property owners or their agents seeking approval for plumbing work in Bernville, including new construction, additions, and alterations or replacements.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Bernville · Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- bernvilleborough.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
Bernville’s plumbing permit packet collects property, contractor, improvement, and equipment information and asks the applicant to acknowledge that the application is accurate and work will follow applicable requirements. Submit it with the application fee, a work sketch or description, a riser diagram, and workers’ compensation insurance proof or a notarized exemption form. The borough requires an approved permit before work begins; the packet also explains review timelines, permit pickup, fees, and permit validity.
Who needs it
A property owner or the owner’s agent should submit this application before plumbing work in Bernville, with a contractor completing the workers’ compensation section when applicable.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat reading “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; contractors requesting a workers’ compensation exemption must sign Section B before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Permit Packet
Get the Bernville plumbing permit packet and review the application and workers’ compensation coverage form.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, contractor, improvement, and equipment details, and gather the required fee, work description, and riser diagram.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If a contractor is requesting a workers’ compensation exemption, book a commissioned online notary for the Section B jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
The contractor signs Section B during the online notary session; the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Send the completed packet and required supporting materials to the municipality for review. Wait for approval and the permit 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 get the workers’ compensation exemption notarized?
- Complete the applicable exemption information, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The contractor signs Section B during the video session, and the notary completes the jurat.
- Do I need notarization for every plumbing permit application?
- No. The packet calls for notarization when a contractor requests an exemption from providing workers’ compensation insurance. The homeowner’s self-performed-work statement does not show a notary block.
- What should I submit with the plumbing application?
- The packet lists the application fee, completed application, a sketch or detailed work description, a riser diagram, and proof of workers’ compensation insurance or a notarized exemption form. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- Can I begin plumbing work after submitting the application?
- No. The packet says work may not begin until the approved permit has been paid for and received. It also warns that work started without a permit can result in doubled permit fees.