Centre Hall, PA · Centre County
Building Permit Application
This application requests approval for residential or commercial construction, renovation, and other listed work; the property owner, lessee, agent, or registered design professional may apply.
- 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
The application collects project, property, construction, and applicant information for building work, including new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, and changes of use. It also includes workers’ compensation coverage information, a residential sprinkler selection, and project-specific residential or commercial questions. The form says required supporting documents vary by project type, and a permit application must be submitted before the agency reviews the plans and issues a permit.
Who needs it
A property owner, lessee, their agent, or the registered design professional employed for the project may apply for a permit using this form.
Why it needs a notary
The workers’ compensation exemption section includes a sworn statement and notarial acknowledgment; the applicant claiming exemption signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the building permit application and review the requirements for your project type.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Complete the relevant applicant, property, work, and project sections. Gather the supporting documents listed for your project.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If claiming a workers’ compensation exemption, arrange an online notarization for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the exemption statement during the online session so the notary can complete the notarial block.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the completed application and required supporting documents to the permitting agency.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Centre Hall. 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 statement notarized?
- Complete the applicable exemption section, then sign its sworn statement during an online notary session. The notary completes the acknowledgment block; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- Do I need a notary for every building permit application?
- The form includes a notarial block for applicants claiming an exemption from workers’ compensation coverage. The form does not say every applicant must complete that section.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn statement, but check with the permitting agency about submission requirements.
- What documents should I submit with the application?
- The application lists supporting documents by project type, including zoning permits and plans, and water or sewer permits for some projects. Check the requirements that match your work before submitting.
Building Permit Application in other Pennsylvania cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.