Berkeley, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

The Village of Berkeley Building Department Permit Application is for property owners and contractors requesting approval for construction work at a Berkeley property.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Village of Berkeley building permit for work such as construction, repairs, additions, or site improvements. It asks for the work address, owner and contractor details, property information, construction type, project description, and signatures. The form lists plans, drawings, a survey, contractor licensing, and a signed proposal and scope of work as requirements for applicable projects.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors seeking a permit for construction work at a property in the Village of Berkeley should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the Building Department at 5819 Electric Avenue, Berkeley, IL, and [email protected]. It does not give a submission method; check the city website for current instructions.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it 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 Village of Berkeley Building Department Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the project, property owner, contractor, construction details, and requested signatures.

  3. 3

    Gather Project Materials

    For applicable work, gather the plans or drawings, plat of survey, contractor licensing, and signed proposal and scope of work listed on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Village

    Use the Building Department contact information on the form and check the city website for current submission instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Berkeley Building Permit Application?
Property owners or contractors requesting a permit for work at a Berkeley property can use this application.
What information does the application request?
It asks for the work address, owner and contractor details, property information, construction type, project description, and signatures.
Do I need a notary for the Berkeley Building Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Berkeley Building Permit Application?
The form lists the Building Department at 5819 Electric Avenue and [email protected]. Check the city website for current submission instructions.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.