Shamokin, PA · Northumberland County

No notary required

Application for Building Permit / Use Certificate

This application is for Shamokin property owners or their authorized applicants requesting a residential building permit or use certificate for proposed work.

What this form is

Use this residential application to request a building permit or use certificate for proposed work in Shamokin. It asks for property, owner, contractor, project, and applicant information, including a general and detailed work description. The application calls for attached plans and may require a workers’ compensation certificate or a subcontractor addendum, depending on the information provided.

Who needs it

A property owner or someone authorized by the owner should complete this application for proposed residential work in Shamokin.

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 application text does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the residential Application for Building Permit / Use Certificate PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the property, owner, contractor, project, and applicant information requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Attach plans for the proposed work; include the workers’ compensation certificate or subcontractor addendum if applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Shamokin building permit application ask for?
It asks for property, owner, contractor, project, and applicant information, along with general and detailed descriptions of the proposed work.
What should I attach to the application?
The form calls for attached plans. Depending on the application, it also refers to a workers’ compensation certificate and an addendum with information about subcontractors.
Do I need a notary for the Shamokin building permit application?
No. The application has a signature and date line, but no notary block; the form does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Shamokin building permit application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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