Kutztown, PA · Berks County
Owner Affidavit
The Owner Affidavit is for property or shop owners seeking a permit who affirm they will not hire others for the project, or complete the form’s religious exemption section.
- 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
Kutztown Borough’s Community Development Office uses this affidavit with permit applications. The owner affirms they will not hire anyone else for the project; if they do, they must notify the office and provide proof of Workers’ Compensation insurance within three working days. The form also includes a religious exemption section and warns that failure to comply may result in a stop-work order.
Who needs it
A property or shop owner seeking a permit who will perform the project without hiring others, or who completes the form’s religious exemption section, may need this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the owner or other person whose name is subscribed must personally appear and acknowledge signing before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner Affidavit from the Borough of Kutztown.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Sections
Select the owner type and fill in the applicable affidavit information; contact the Borough if you are unsure which section applies.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera and acknowledge your signature before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Follow the Borough’s instructions for submitting the completed affidavit with your permit materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kutztown. 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 complete the Kutztown Owner Affidavit?
- Select the applicable owner type and complete the relevant statements and signature areas. The form includes a separate religious exemption section; check with the Borough about which sections apply to you.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment requiring the person whose name is signed to appear before a notary and acknowledge signing the document.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes a commissioned online notary to perform remote notarizations under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Confirm the Borough will accept a remotely notarized affidavit before signing.
- What if I am unsure which section applies?
- The form has an owner type selection and a separate religious exemption section. Contact the Borough of Kutztown Community Development Office, or confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.