Do I need a notary for the residential permit application?

No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. If requesting the religious-sect electrical exemption, submit the separate Form 901(b) Electrical Exemption Affidavit, which must be notarized.

What plans must accompany the application?

The application requires two sets of site plans and two complete sets of construction drawings. An additional digital submission of construction documents is requested when possible.

What information does the application ask for?

It requests project and property details, the owner’s contact information, a description of the work, and contractor information when applicable.

Akron, PA · Lancaster County

No notary required

Application for Residential Permit and Plans Examination

This application requests a residential permit and plans examination from the Borough of Akron and collects project, property, owner, and contractor information.

What this form is

Use this application to request a residential permit and plans examination from the Borough of Akron. It asks for the project address, owner and contractor details, a description of the work, and project information, and requires two site-plan sets and two complete construction-drawing sets. Applicants certify that the information is correct and acknowledge permit and project requirements.

Who needs it

Property owners, lessees, design professionals, or their agents applying for a residential permit and plans examination in Akron need this application.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; applicants requesting the religious-sect electrical exemption must submit a notarized Form 901(b) Electrical Exemption Affidavit.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Borough of Akron’s residential permit and plans examination application.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the project, property, owner, and applicable contractor information, then sign and date the applicant certification.
3
Gather Required Plans
Include two sets of site plans and two complete sets of construction drawings; provide an additional digital submission when possible.
4
Submit To The Borough
Submit the application and required plans to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the residential permit application?: No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. If requesting the religious-sect electrical exemption, submit the separate Form 901(b) Electrical Exemption Affidavit, which must be notarized.
How do I submit the residential permit application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What plans must accompany the application?: The application requires two sets of site plans and two complete sets of construction drawings. An additional digital submission of construction documents is requested when possible.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests project and property details, the owner’s contact information, a description of the work, and contractor information when applicable.

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This Application for Residential Permit and Plans Examination doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Akron form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.