Bradford, PA · McKean County
Petition for Tax Abatement
The City of Bradford petition requests tax assistance for property improvements and is filed by the property owner or applicant seeking consideration under the city's LERTA program.
- 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
Bradford's Building and Code Enforcement Department uses this petition to consider tax assistance for property improvements under Ordinance No. 5429, known as Bradford Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance. The applicant describes the property, proposed work, estimated or actual improvement costs, contractor, building permit, and ownership, and answers whether a government body condemned the property. Submit the completed petition when requesting consideration for tax assistance for eligible improvements.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking Bradford tax assistance for improvements should complete and submit this petition to the city's Building and Code Enforcement Department.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a “Sworn and Subscribed Before Me” jurat; the applicant signs the petition before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Bradford Petition for Tax Abatement from the city's form source.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide applicant, property, improvement, cost, contractor, permit, and ownership details, and answer the condemnation question.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the petition when instructed so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized petition to Bradford's Building and Code Enforcement Department using its accepted submission method.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bradford. 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 Bradford tax abatement petition notarized?
- Complete the petition, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when the notary instructs you, and submit the notarized form to Bradford's Building and Code Enforcement Department.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form ends with a “Sworn and Subscribed Before Me” section, so the applicant should wait to sign until appearing before a commissioned online notary.
- What information does the petition ask for?
- It requests applicant and property details, a description and cost of the improvements, contractor information, building permit details, ownership type, and whether a government body condemned the property.
- Can I submit this petition online after notarization?
- The form does not specify how to submit it. Ask Bradford's Building and Code Enforcement Department about accepted delivery methods; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.