Catasauqua, PA · Lehigh County
Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Permit Application
This application requests a borough permit for sidewalk, curb, or gutter work and is filed by the property owner or applicant, with contractor details and supporting documents when applicable.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this three-page application to request approval for sidewalk, curb, or gutter work in Catasauqua. It asks for property owner, work location, contractor, and work description details, and requires a drawing; contractor applicants must also provide specified insurance proof. The form says work cannot start until the permit is issued and requires the borough office to be contacted 24–48 hours before the pour for pre-pour and final inspections. Applicants claiming a workers’ compensation exemption must complete the notarized section.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant planning sidewalk, curb, or gutter work in Catasauqua must submit this application and applicable supporting documents before work begins.
Why it needs a notary
The workers’ compensation exemption section carries an acknowledgment block; the applicant claiming an exemption signs before a notary and acknowledges executing the statement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Permit Application from the Borough of Catasauqua.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the owner, work location, contractor, and work description details. Attach a drawing and applicable insurance documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If claiming a workers’ compensation exemption, complete Section C and arrange to sign it before a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign the exemption statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Send the completed application and required attachments to the Borough of Catasauqua. Do not start work until the permit is issued.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Catasauqua. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the workers’ compensation exemption notarized?
- Complete Section C if claiming an exemption, then sign its applicant statement before a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized section with the permit application.
- Do I need notarization for every permit application?
- The form says Section C must be notarized when the applicant claims an exemption from providing workers’ compensation insurance. It does not identify notarization as required for every application.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- The form requests a drawing showing the proposed work. Contractor applicants must provide proof of liability insurance listing Catasauqua Borough as an additional Certificate Holder and workers’ compensation insurance, unless claiming an exemption.
- Can I notarize the exemption section online?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1, in effect since 2020. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.