Hanover, PA · York County
Self-Employed Contractors Affidavit
This affidavit lets a self-employed contractor applying for a Hanover building permit swear they will not hire other workers for the project.
- 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
This affidavit is for a self-employed contractor applying for a Hanover building permit who states they will not hire anyone else for the project. If the contractor hires workers after receiving the permit, the form says they must notify the Borough Office and provide proof of workers’ compensation coverage within three working days. It also warns that noncompliance can lead to a stop-work order that may remain until proper coverage is obtained.
Who needs it
A self-employed contractor seeking a Hanover building permit who will not hire other workers for the project should complete this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Self-Employed Contractors Affidavit from the Hanover Borough website.
- 2
Review and Complete the Form
Enter your information and review the sworn statement about hiring other workers for the project.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the notary’s online video session.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Provide the notarized affidavit to the Hanover Borough with your building permit materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hanover. 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 complete and submit the affidavit?
- Fill in the affidavit, sign and swear to it before a notary, then submit it with your building permit materials to the Borough. Contact the Borough Office if you need submission instructions.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary, and it includes a notary signature and commission-expiration block.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this affidavit?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure whether Hanover accepts a remotely notarized copy.
- What if I hire workers after receiving the permit?
- The affidavit says you must notify the Borough Office and provide proof of workers’ compensation coverage within three working days. It warns that failure to comply can result in a stop-work order.