New Castle, PA · Lawrence County

No notary required

Occupancy Permit Application

Property owners or agents use this application to provide information about a property and business when seeking an occupancy permit from the city.

What this form is

The application collects the owner's name and contact information, the property's location, and a description of the business. The applicant certifies that the information is correct and agrees to comply with applicable municipal codes and sewer and water authority requirements. It also addresses highway occupancy permits and smoke detector requirements for certain alteration, repair, or addition permits.

Who needs it

A property owner or agent seeking an occupancy permit can use this application to provide property, business, and applicant information.

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; the form asks the applicant or agent to certify the information and sign.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Occupancy Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter the owner and property details, describe the business, and provide the applicant or agent's printed name.

  3. 3

    Review and Sign

    Review the certifications, then sign and date the application as the applicant or agent.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

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

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Occupancy Permit Application ask for?
It asks for the owner's name and contact information, the property's location, a business description, and the applicant or agent's printed name, signature, and date.
Do I need a notary for the Occupancy Permit Application?
No. The applicant or agent signs and dates the application; it does not include a notary block.
How do I submit the Occupancy Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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