Norristown, PA · Montgomery County
Contractor License Application
Norristown’s Contractor License Application lets contractors apply for a calendar-year license by identifying their business, requested license type, and required supporting documents for municipal review.
- 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
Contractors use this application to request a Norristown license for residential work, general contracting, demolition, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, or construction management. Applicants submit the completed form with supporting documents; the bundled Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage Exemption Affidavit is required to be notarized when claiming an exemption. The form states that incomplete applications are returned and licenses are valid for the calendar year, with annual renewal required.
Who needs it
Contractors applying for a Norristown license, including applicants seeking an exemption from workers compensation insurance, need this application and the supporting materials for their license type.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Norristown’s Contractor License Application and review the license requirements and supporting documents for the license type you are seeking.
- 2
Fill Out the Forms
Complete the application and any applicable Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage Exemption Affidavit. Leave the affidavit unsigned until your notary appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary to notarize the exemption affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show the required identification, take the oath or affirmation, and sign the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application, notarized affidavit if applicable, and all required supporting documents to Norristown’s Department of Buildings & Code Compliance.
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
- How do I notarize the workers compensation exemption affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit, but wait to sign until your video appointment. A commissioned online notary will administer the oath and complete the jurat; then submit the notarized affidavit with your license application.
- Do I need to notarize the entire contractor license application?
- The application itself does not show a notary block. The bundled Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage Exemption Affidavit is explicitly labeled as requiring notarization, and applicants claiming an exemption complete and swear or affirm that affidavit.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Pennsylvania authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1, and 57 Pa.C.S. §311 addresses the effect of a notarial act performed in another state. Confirm the city’s submission requirements if unsure.
- What should I include with my contractor license application?
- Norristown requires a fully completed application and supporting documents for the selected license type. The form lists requirements that vary by license, including insurance documents and, when claiming an exemption, the notarized workers compensation affidavit.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit the completed application with all required supporting documents to the Municipality of Norristown Department of Buildings & Code Compliance. The form states that incomplete applications will be returned; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
Contractor License Application in other Pennsylvania cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.
