Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. The application has a signature and date section but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for property, owner, contractor, project, construction cost, building use, and occupancy details, along with the applicant’s certification.

What materials accompany the application?

The checklist calls for four sets of construction plans, payment, and other applicable materials, including completed workers’ compensation forms.

New Cumberland, PA · Cumberland County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a New Cumberland Borough building permit for construction, alterations, or other listed work.

What this form is

The application requests project, property, owner, contractor, design professional, construction, and occupancy information for proposed building work. The Borough requires an application and accompanying materials for building permit review; the packet lists plan sets, insurance forms, and other documents that may apply. It also includes a submission checklist, fee information, and the applicant’s certification.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized agents applying for a building permit for work covered by the application should complete and submit it.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Borough Office with payment and the required materials. Leave one application copy and one plan set with the Borough, and deliver the remaining three plan sets to the selected third-party agency.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application and its accompanying information and checklist.
2
Complete The Application
Complete the application neatly in ink or typewritten, providing the requested property, project, and applicant information.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare payment and four sets of construction plans, along with the other applicable materials listed in the application.
4
Submit To The Borough
Submit the application to the Borough Office, leaving one application copy and one plan set there and delivering the remaining plans to the selected third-party agency.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. The application has a signature and date section but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: Submit it to the Borough Office with payment and required materials. Leave one application copy and one plan set with the Borough; deliver the other three plan sets to the selected third-party agency.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for property, owner, contractor, project, construction cost, building use, and occupancy details, along with the applicant’s certification.
What materials accompany the application?: The checklist calls for four sets of construction plans, payment, and other applicable materials, including completed workers’ compensation forms.

Need something notarized?

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