Bernville, PA · Berks County
Zoning Permit Application
This zoning permit application collects property, contractor, and project information for an owner or owner’s agent seeking approval before construction or other improvements begin.
- 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 requires this application for proposed work that needs a zoning permit. Applicants provide property and improvement details, submit a plot plan and the application fee, and complete the wetlands, buried solid waste, and workers’ compensation information. A contractor requesting an exemption from workers’ compensation insurance must sign the specified certification before a notary. Work may not begin until the approved permit is received and paid for.
Who needs it
A property owner or owner’s agent applying for a zoning permit must complete the application, with contractors completing applicable workers’ compensation information.
Why it needs a notary
The workers’ compensation exemption certification has a jurat; a contractor requesting the exemption signs and swears or affirms before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the four-page zoning permit packet and review the application and supporting information forms.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the property and improvement details, sign applicable certifications, and include the required plot plan and fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If a contractor requests a workers’ compensation exemption, book a commissioned online notary for the certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
The contractor signs and swears or affirms the exemption certification before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed application and required materials to the municipality; do not begin work until the approved permit is received and paid for.
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 certification notarized?
- If a contractor requests an exemption from providing workers’ compensation insurance, the contractor must sign the Section B certification before a notary public.
- Do I need a notary for every zoning permit application?
- The form requires notarization when a contractor requests an exemption from providing workers’ compensation insurance. The homeowner exemption statement does not include a notary block.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized certification.
- What should I submit with the zoning permit application?
- The procedure lists the completed application, application fee, plot plan, and proof of contractor workers’ compensation insurance or a notarized exemption form.
Zoning Permit Application in other Pennsylvania cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.