Hermitage, PA · Mercer County
Demolition Permit Application
This application is for property owners and demolition contractors seeking a City of Hermitage permit to demolish a principal or accessory structure and provide project and utility information.
- 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
The application identifies the property, owner, contractor, proposed demolition, and affected utilities. The City requires the application and fee before issuing a permit; the permit is not valid until the Building Code Official issues it and assigns a permit number. If the applicant claims an exemption from workers’ compensation insurance, the form’s notarized Affidavit of Exemption must be returned with the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or demolition contractors applying to the City of Hermitage to demolish a principal or accessory structure need this form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Demolition Permit Application and review the application and Affidavit of Exemption.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill out the application in ink with property, applicant, contractor, project, utility, and other requested information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If submitting an Affidavit of Exemption, book a commissioned online notary for the person signing it.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the application, any required affidavit or insurance certificate, and the permit fee to the City of Hermitage.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hermitage. 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 submit the demolition permit application?
- Complete the application in ink with original signatures, include the required fee, and return it to the City. If claiming a workers’ compensation exemption, include the completed, notarized Affidavit of Exemption.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- The form specifically requires a notary seal on the Affidavit of Exemption. The affidavit is for an owner or contractor affirming a stated reason they are exempt from workers’ compensation insurance.
- Can I sign the Affidavit of Exemption with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania has authorized its commissioned notaries to perform remote online notarizations since 2020 under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Check that the City will accept the notarized affidavit in your submission.
- What should I do if I am unsure whether the City accepts an online notarization?
- Ask the City of Hermitage how it accepts the notarized affidavit and permit application; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
Demolition Permit Application in other Pennsylvania cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.