Shoemakersville, PA · Berks County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a building permit for construction work in Shoemakersville.

What this form is

The Building Permit Application requests approval for building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work, including new construction, additions, alterations, and repairs. Applicants provide owner, contractor, project, use, and construction details, estimated cost, and a signed certification. The checklist calls for construction drawings, a site plan, and other documents when applicable, including insurance and zoning or utility approvals.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized agents applying for a permit for building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work in Shoemakersville need this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; its listed attachments include insurance and approval documents, but none is identified as sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Shoemakersville Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant, owner, contractor, project, use, and construction details, then sign and date the certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Use the checklist to gather two sets of construction drawings, a site plan, and any applicable supporting documents.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Shoemakersville Building Permit Application?
Property owners or authorized agents use it to request approval for building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work, including new construction, additions, alterations, and repairs.
What documents should accompany the application?
The checklist requests two sets of construction drawings, a site plan, and workers’ compensation insurance documentation. Other items, such as zoning or utility approvals, apply when relevant.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
No. The application calls for a signature and date, not notarization; its listed attachments are not identified as sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Shoemakersville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.