Towanda, PA · Bradford County
Residential Building Permit Application
Towanda Borough’s residential building permit application collects project, property, owner, contractor, and construction details from owners or their authorized agents seeking approval for residential work.
- 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 application to request a permit for residential construction or other listed work, such as an addition, alteration, repair, demolition, relocation, or change of use. The form gathers project details, estimated costs, building and utility information, and required certifications; applicants should also review the listed plan and submittal requirements. A separate workers’ compensation section includes a notarized affirmation for certain homeowners claiming an exemption.
Who needs it
A property owner, lessee, or their agent applying for a Towanda Borough permit for residential construction or other work listed on the form needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The workers’ compensation exemption section has a sworn, subscribed-before-me jurat; the homeowner or applicant making the exemption affirmation signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the residential building permit application and review its instructions and submittal requirements.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Fill in the project and property details, complete sections that apply, and prepare the required plans and supporting information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If claiming the workers’ compensation exemption, arrange an online notarization for the sworn affirmation.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the exemption affirmation in the online notary’s presence.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Submit the completed application and required plans and materials to Towanda Borough.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Towanda. 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 affirmation notarized?
- Complete the applicable exemption section, but wait to sign the affirmation. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- The form’s notary block is in the workers’ compensation exemption section. It calls for a sworn affirmation from the homeowner or applicant claiming an exemption, not notarization of every application page.
- Can I complete this form with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since 2020 under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Under 57 Pa.C.S. §311, a notarial act performed in another state has the same effect as one by a notary commissioned in Pennsylvania.
- What else should I submit with the application?
- The instructions call for three complete sets of plans and specifications, with additional information depending on the project. Review the plan requirements and confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
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Residential Building Permit Application in other Pennsylvania cities
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