Apply for Pennsylvania Licenses and Permits

How to form an LLC in Pennsylvania

Form an LLC
To form a Pennsylvania LLC for your businessseveral documens will need to be created and filed.  a Certificate of Organization will need to be drafted and filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State, and an operating agreement or LLC agreement will need to be created for your Pennsylvania LLC, that specifies how much money or property each member contributed, who will have the right to vote, and other factors.  To find out more about how to form a limited liability company in Pennsylvania, please visit our Pennsylvania LLC page.

How to Apply for a Business License in Pennsylvania

Apply For A Business License

Many businesses will be required to apply for and receive a business license prior to commencing business. This is based on what type of goods and services will be offered, businesses are regulated both by the state and by local municipalities for the good and welfare of the citizens. A general business license is not issued by the state, they simply regulate specific fields like chiropractors and attorneys through licensing boards. Local governments may have one standardized business license, but they also do offer other specific licenses as well. There are stiff monetary penalties for not obtaining business licenses when one was called for. Business license applications ask for information like business particulars and personal information, there are also fees that differ from one area to the next. Visit our Pennsylvania Business License webpage for further assistance now.

How to Apply for a Marriage License in Pennsylvania

Apply For A Marriage License

Both the bride and groom must go to the County Courthouse, together, in order to apply for a marriage license. A marriage license is necessary if you wish to be married in the eyes of the law. At the time of application, you will need to provide personal details such as parental information, previous marriages, names, addresses and social security numbers. Additionally, you both will also need to supply your current DMV issued photo identification, military cards or passports. The median cost of receiving a marriage license is about $50, which may vary. The waiting period is 3 days, which under special circumstances may be waived by the judge. The wedding must be officiated over by a civil representative or a religious leader. Our Pennsylvania Marriage License webpage has more specifics, go now for more help.

How to Apply for Building Permits in Pennsylvania

Apply For A Building Permit

Gather your drawn plans or blue prints that your architect, engineer or contractor created prior to going to the Pennsylvania Building or Inspections Department to apply for your building permit. The building permit application will need information like property location and age, square footage, contractor contact details, building plans and if you will be applying for multiple permits like an electrical or plumbing permit along with the building permit. Remodeling, constructing, demolishing, are a few reasons to obtain a building permit. Sometimes even small changes like building a fence may require a building permit depending on the area. Fees will be due to either the town or city where the property is located. Visit our Pennsylvania Building Permit webpage for further details.

 

How to Incorporate in Pennsylvania

Incorporate Your Business

If you want to incorporate a Pennsylvania corporation for your business, there are several standard documents you will need like Articles of Incorporation (filed with the Department of State of Pennsylvania,bylaws, board resolutions, and other forms required by the State of Pennsylvania.  Before incorporating in Pennsylvania, please visit our Pennsylvania incorporation page.