Spring Grove, PA · York County
Building Permit Application
This application requests a building permit and plan review for projects subject to Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code, and is filed by the property owner or an authorized representative.
- 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
Spring Grove Borough uses this application for projects subject to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code; work exempt from that code should use a Zoning Permit Application instead. Submit the completed, signed and dated form with the required plans, supporting permits and other project documents. The borough reviews the application and plans, may request changes or additional items, and issues a permit after approval and payment of the required fees.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives need this application for proposed construction, additions, alterations, demolition and other projects subject to the Uniform Construction Code.
Why it needs a notary
The workers’ compensation exemption section contains a sworn statement and jurat; the applicant claiming an exemption signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Building Permit Application package and read the procedures and checklist before preparing your submission.
- 2
Complete the Form and Gather Plans
Fill in the project and applicant details, prepare required plans and supporting documents, and complete the workers’ compensation section if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If claiming a workers’ compensation exemption, book a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the exemption statement during the online notarization; the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Return the completed application, required plans and supporting documents to Spring Grove Borough for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Spring Grove. 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 applicable exemption information, then sign the sworn statement in front of a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the jurat.
- Do I need to notarize the entire building permit application?
- The form’s notary block appears in the workers’ compensation exemption section. The applicant claiming an exemption signs that sworn statement before the notary.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn exemption statement by video.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form calls for completed, signed and dated application materials, three copies of plans, and applicable supporting documents such as permits, insurance coverage information and a site plan. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
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