Stockertown, PA · Northampton County
Building and Zoning Permit Application
This six-page application requests building or zoning approval for proposed construction, alterations, changes of use, and other listed projects in Stockertown, and is filed by the property owner or applicant.
- 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
Stockertown’s application collects project, property, owner, applicant, contractor, construction-cost, and site-plan details for building or zoning work. The borough requires a permit before work begins or a change of use occurs; applicants must submit three site plans, and certain work requires additional submissions. A workers’ compensation section includes an exemption affidavit for people claiming an exemption, with a notarial appearance statement.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing construction, alterations, demolition, a change of use, or another listed project in Stockertown use this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get Stockertown’s six-page building and zoning permit application.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter project, property, owner, applicant, contractor, and construction details, and gather three site plans.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If claiming a workers’ compensation exemption, arrange an online notarization for the affidavit and check acceptance with the borough.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the exemption affidavit during the online notary session and complete any other required signatures.
- 5
Submit To The Borough
Submit the completed application, three site plans, and applicable supporting documents to the Borough of Stockertown.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stockertown. 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 Stockertown building and zoning permit application?
- Complete the application, include three site plans and any applicable workers’ compensation documentation, then submit it to the Borough of Stockertown. Additional submissions may be required for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or grading work.
- Do I need to have the entire application notarized?
- The notarial appearance statement is in Part IV’s workers’ compensation exemption affidavit. It applies when an applicant claims an exemption; the form does not indicate that the entire application requires notarization.
- Can I sign the exemption affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Pennsylvania has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since 2020 under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Check with the borough before submitting a remotely notarized affidavit.
- What if I am unsure whether Stockertown will accept online notarization?
- The form does not specify whether a remotely notarized exemption affidavit is accepted. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure; for this application, contact the Borough of Stockertown.
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