Norristown, PA · Montgomery County
Board of Code Appeals Application
This application asks Norristown’s Board of Code Appeals to review a code appeal, variance, or extension-of-time request submitted by an appellant concerning a property.
- 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
Norristown requires this application for appeals involving the Fire Code, Property Maintenance Code, Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, or a municipal ordinance. Applicants identify the property and the code issue, explain the grounds for the request, and provide supporting documents; separate applications and fees are required for each item appealed. The form also includes a notarized owner authorization when the owner cannot attend, a notarized certification page, and a witness registration page for hearing requests.
Who needs it
An appellant seeking a code appeal, variance, or extension of time from Norristown’s Board of Code Appeals must complete the applicable sections and submit supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries sworn-and-subscribed jurats on the owner’s Letter of Authorization and the appellant’s Certification Page; each signer must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Board of Code Appeals Application and instruction sheet from Norristown.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the appellant, property, appeal method, code issue, and supporting details; include required attachments and fees.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the owner’s authorization page, if needed, and the appellant’s certification page.
- 4
Sign on Video
The required signer completes the notarized page signatures during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Municipality
Send the completed application, supporting documents, and payment to the Municipality of Norristown as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Norristown. 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
- Which parts of the application need notarization?
- The form requires a notary signature and seal on the owner’s Letter of Authorization if the owner cannot attend the meeting or hearing, and on the Certification Page.
- Do I need the owner’s authorization notarized?
- The instructions say the owner completes the Letter of Authorization with a notary signature and seal if unable to attend the meeting or hearing.
- How do I complete the notarized pages online?
- Complete the applicable sections, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the required pages during the video session and submit the completed application and supporting materials to the municipality.
- Can I use online notarization for this Norristown application?
- Pennsylvania law authorizes remote online notarization by commissioned notaries under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized application.