Pennsburg, PA · Montgomery County
Building and Zoning Permit Application
Pennsburg Borough’s six-page application lets property owners or authorized applicants request building and zoning permits for construction, alterations, and other listed work.
- 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
Use this application to request a building permit, zoning permit, or both for work at a Pennsburg property. It asks for the job location, work type, project cost, owner and applicant details, workers’ compensation information, and—when applicable—building details and a site plan. The form says contractors without workers’ compensation insurance must complete the exemption section before a notary, and applications must include required supporting documents and plans.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking Pennsburg Borough approval for building or zoning work should complete this application and submit the required plans and supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The workers’ compensation exemption section has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant declaring an exemption signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get Pennsburg Borough’s Building and Zoning Permit Application and review its instructions and project-specific plan requirements.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Complete the relevant sections for the job, owner, applicant, contractor, and workers’ compensation coverage; include required plans and documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If declaring a workers’ compensation exemption, book a commissioned online notary for the form’s jurat section.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the exemption declaration during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Submit the completed application with required plans and supporting documents to Pennsburg Borough.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pennsburg. 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 workers’ compensation exemption section notarized?
- Complete the exemption information, then sign it before a commissioned online notary. The form includes a jurat for the applicant’s oath or affirmation and the notary’s signature.
- Do I need to have this application notarized?
- The form requires notarization when declaring a workers’ compensation exemption. Its instructions specify that contractors without workers’ compensation insurance must have the exemption section notarized.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the exemption section, subject to the city’s acceptance of the completed application.
- What should I include with my permit application?
- Include the required site or plot plan and project-specific plans or supporting documents. The form lists plan requirements by project type and says incomplete applications may be denied.
- When will the Borough review my application?
- The instructions state that residential applications are reviewed within 14 business days and commercial applications within 30 business days. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
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