What information does the application ask for?

It asks for property and owner information, a work description, estimated construction cost and dates, and contractor, trade, and subcontractor details. It also calls for a plot plan showing improvements and approximate distances to lot lines.

Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?

No. The applicant signs and dates the certification without a notary; the form does not list a notarized attachment.

Lewistown, PA · Mifflin County

No notary required

Residential Building Permit Application

Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request a building permit and use certificate for residential construction or improvements in Lewistown.

What this form is

This application requests a building permit and use certificate for proposed work, including new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, replacements, and relocations. It asks for property and owner details, a work description, estimated costs and dates, and contractor, trade, and subcontractor information. The form also asks applicants to show improvements and approximate distances to lot lines on a plot plan.

Who needs it

A property owner or someone authorized by the owner should complete this application for a proposed building project in Lewistown.

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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the information and project details but no notarized attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Residential Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Print legibly and provide the property, owner, project, contractor, trade, and subcontractor information requested.
3
Gather Project Details
Prepare a plot plan showing improvements and approximate distances to lot lines; attach additional contractor or subcontractor sheets if needed.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then submit the application to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Residential Building Permit Application cover?: It requests a building permit and use certificate for proposed work, including new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, replacements, or relocations.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for property and owner information, a work description, estimated construction cost and dates, and contractor, trade, and subcontractor details. It also calls for a plot plan showing improvements and approximate distances to lot lines.
Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the certification without a notary; the form does not list a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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