Modena, PA · Chester County
Permit Application
Modena’s permit application packet lets property owners or applicants request zoning, building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, driveway, or well permits and submit project details and supporting materials.
- 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 packet includes a permit checklist, terms and conditions, project-specific applications, workers’ compensation information, a plot plan area, and stormwater worksheets. The checklist describes materials required for zoning, residential building, and commercial building permits; requirements vary by project and may include plans, insurance, approvals, and fees. Applicants complete the applicable sections and sign the terms and conditions. A workers’ compensation exemption statement also includes a sworn declaration for applicants claiming an exemption.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a zoning, building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, driveway, or well permit in Modena use the relevant sections of this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The workers’ compensation exemption section carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant claiming an exemption signs the declaration before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Permit Packet
Get the Borough of Modena permit application packet and review its checklist to identify the sections and supporting materials for your project.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Fill in the relevant application and prepare the requested plans, project details, insurance information, approvals, and fee.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If claiming a workers’ compensation exemption, book a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the exemption statement during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit The Packet To The Borough
Submit the completed application and applicable supporting documents and fee to the Borough of Modena.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Modena. 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 notarize the workers’ compensation exemption?
- Complete the applicable exemption statement, then sign it in the presence of a commissioned online notary, who completes the jurat. Do not sign the statement ahead of the notarization.
- Do I need to notarize every section of the permit packet?
- The packet’s notary block appears with the workers’ compensation exemption statement. The form text does not say that every application or signature needs notarization; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form in Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Ask the Borough whether it accepts a remotely notarized version of this particular application.
- What should I gather before submitting the permit application?
- Depending on the project, the checklist calls for items such as a plot or site plan, building plans, contractor insurance, applicable permit approvals, signed terms and conditions, and the application fee.
Permit Application in other Pennsylvania cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.