Dublin, PA · Bucks County
UCC Joint Appeal Board Application
This application lets property owners and other appellants ask a joint UCC Board of Appeals to review a Building Code Official’s decision affecting real estate.
- 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 appeal a Building Code Official’s decision based on the code’s intent, applicability, or an equivalent form of construction. It asks for appellant and property details, the sections and reasons for the appeal, and information about the building and proposed improvement. Submit the completed form with supporting documents, a detailed diagram, and the required filing fee to the municipality where the property is located; the instructions require six copies, with only the original notarized.
Who needs it
An appellant challenging a Building Code Official’s decision for property in Dublin or another participating municipality completes this application and submits it where the property is located.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn statement with a jurat stating the facts are true and correct; each appellant making that statement signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the UCC Joint Appeal Board Application and review its instructions and requested information.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in appellant and property details, appeal grounds, building information, and requested statements. Attach supporting documents and a detailed diagram.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the original application’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the sworn statement during the online notary session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Municipality
Include the filing fee and six copies, with only the original notarized, and submit them to the municipality where the property is located.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dublin. 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 submit the UCC Joint Appeal Board Application?
- Complete the application, attach supporting documents and a detailed diagram, and include the filing fee. The form calls for six copies, with only the original notarized, submitted to the municipality where the property is located.
- Do I need to sign this appeal application before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn statement that the facts are true and correct, followed by a jurat. The appellant making the statement signs before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by its commissioned notaries under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Section 311 gives a notarial act performed in another state the same effect as one performed by a notary in Pennsylvania. Confirm acceptance with the filing municipality.
- Where do I file the application and how do I check local requirements?
- Submit it to the municipality where the property is located, as the form instructs. For questions about filing details or online notarization acceptance, confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.