Macungie, PA · Lehigh County
Demolition Permit Application
The Borough of Macungie demolition permit application collects project, utility, insurance, and safety details from property owners or authorized agents seeking approval to demolish a structure.
- 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 application to request a Borough of Macungie permit before demolishing a building. It asks for property and project details, contractor and insurance information, utility releases, and adjoining-owner notifications, and includes demolition safety requirements. A workers’ compensation verification form is included for contractors claiming an exemption; the form must be signed and notarized before work begins. The application states that residential approvals may take 15 business days and commercial approvals 30 business days.
Who needs it
Property owners, lessees, authorized agents, or registered design professionals seeking a Macungie demolition permit should complete the application.
Why it needs a notary
The attached workers’ compensation verification form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant claiming an insurance exemption signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Borough of Macungie demolition permit application and its included workers’ compensation verification form.
- 2
Fill Out the Forms
Enter the project, property, contractor, insurance, and utility information; complete the verification form if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the applicant signature on the exemption form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the applicant section during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Attach the required insurance certificate and completed forms, then submit the application to the Borough of Macungie.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Macungie. 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 complete the notarized portion?
- Complete the workers’ compensation verification form if you are a contractor claiming an exemption. Sign the applicant section in front of the notary, who completes the subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- Do I need notarization for every demolition permit application?
- The application says the workers’ compensation verification form must be signed and notarized for self-employed individuals claiming an exemption. It does not state that every applicant needs notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Pennsylvania has authorized remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary since 2020 under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure whether it accepts the notarized form.
- What else should I include with my application?
- The application says to attach a certificate of insurance and obtain utility releases. It also requires adjoining property owners to be notified of the intent to raze.
Demolition Permit Application in other Pennsylvania cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.