Swarthmore, PA · Delaware County

No notary required

Sign Permit Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to provide sign details and request approval for a sign in the Borough of Swarthmore.

What this form is

The Borough of Swarthmore Sign Permit Application collects the sign’s location, type, material, color, dimensions, and illumination details for borough review. Applicants must attach a scale drawing of the sign. The form also requests the building owner’s signature when the applicant does not own the building where the sign will be located.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking approval for a sign in Swarthmore should complete this application and attach a scale drawing of the sign.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

The form has no notary block; the owner signs below when required, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Swarthmore Sign Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Sign Details

    Provide the sign location, applicant information, sign type, material, color, dimensions, and illumination details.

  3. 3

    Attach A Scale Drawing

    Attach a scale drawing of the proposed sign, as required by the form.

  4. 4

    Obtain The Owner Signature

    If you do not own the building where the sign will be located, have the owner sign the application.

  5. 5

    Submit To The Borough

    Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Swarthmore Sign Permit Application ask for?
It asks for the sign location, applicant details, sign type, material, color, dimensions, and illumination information. Attach a scale drawing of the sign.
Who signs the Swarthmore sign permit application?
If the applicant does not own the building where the sign will be located, the building owner must sign the application.
Do I need a notary for the Swarthmore Sign Permit Application?
No. The form has no notary block and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step; the owner signs below when required.
How do I submit the Swarthmore Sign Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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