Do I need a notary for the Property Transfer Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the property address and tax parcel number, applicant type and contact details, buyer and seller information, property type, and whether the property is a rental or the buyer will occupy it.

When must the Property Transfer Permit be issued?

The form states that the permit must be issued before occupying the premises. After processing, the applicant will be contacted to schedule a property transfer permit inspection.

Phoenixville, PA · Chester County

No notary required

Property Transfer Permit Application

Buyers, sellers, agents, title companies, or executors use this application to request a Phoenixville property transfer permit.

What this form is

The application collects the property address and parcel number, applicant details, buyer and seller contact information, and property type. Phoenixville states that the permit must be issued before the premises are occupied and that an inspection will be scheduled after processing. A Municipal Services Certificate Application must be submitted at least seven days before settlement; rental registration is also required if the property will be a rental after the permit is granted.

Who needs it

A buyer, seller, agent, title company, or executor applying for a permit for a property transfer in Phoenixville needs this form.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to Borough of Phoenixville, 351 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460. The form lists the Borough phone number as (610) 933-8801.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Property Transfer Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the property, applicant, seller, and buyer information, and provide the buyer's phone number and email.
3
Gather Related Applications
If the property will be a rental after the permit is granted, complete an additional rental registration. Submit a Municipal Services Certificate Application at least seven days before settlement.
4
Submit To The Borough
Submit the application to Borough of Phoenixville, 351 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Property Transfer Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Property Transfer Permit Application?: Submit it to the Borough of Phoenixville at 351 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460. The form lists (610) 933-8801 as the Borough phone number.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the property address and tax parcel number, applicant type and contact details, buyer and seller information, property type, and whether the property is a rental or the buyer will occupy it.
When must the Property Transfer Permit be issued?: The form states that the permit must be issued before occupying the premises. After processing, the applicant will be contacted to schedule a property transfer permit inspection.

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