Marcus Hook, PA · Delaware County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, authorized agents, and contractors use this application to request a Marcus Hook building permit and provide project, property, and insurance information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for construction, alterations, repairs, roofing, demolition, and other listed improvements in Marcus Hook. It asks for property and owner details, project scope, architect and contractor information, estimated cost, and insurance information. Required plans and other supporting documents vary by project; an insurance certificate or self-insurance certificate is requested, and exemptions have a separate sworn section.
Who needs it
Property owners, authorized agents, and contractors applying for a permit for proposed construction or other listed improvements in Marcus Hook need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Borough of Marcus Hook, 1111 Market Street, Marcus Hook, PA 19061. Fees are due at application; include the required plans and applicable insurance documents.
About notarization
The application is signed without a notary; if claiming an insurance exemption, the applicant must sign that section in the presence of a notary public.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Marcus Hook building permit application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the property, owner, proposed work, architect or contractor, and permit information requested.
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Gather Required Documents
Attach the plans and insurance documents that apply to the project; demolition applications also require utility release forms.
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Submit to the Borough
Submit the application and required materials to 1111 Market Street, Marcus Hook, PA 19061, with the applicable fee due at application.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Marcus Hook building permit application?
- No, the application itself is signed without a notary. However, if you claim an insurance exemption, the document says to sign that section in the presence of a notary public.
- How do I submit the Marcus Hook building permit application?
- Submit it to the Borough of Marcus Hook at 1111 Market Street, Marcus Hook, PA 19061. The application says fees are due when you apply.
- What supporting documents are required?
- Requirements depend on the work. The application lists site and construction plans, stormwater and erosion-control information for some projects, and utility release forms for demolition. It also requests applicable insurance documents.
- Who can sign the application?
- The application says it may be signed by the architect, contractor, or property owner. It also requires the signer to certify that the work is authorized by the property owner.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Marcus Hook form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.