Who must file the Vacant Property Registration?

The form says the owner of a building that has become vacant must register it with the Building Department within 30 days and renew annually while it remains vacant.

What information and attachments does the form request?

It requests property, owner, agent, mortgage company, and liability insurance information. It asks whether evidence of insurance in the appropriate amount is attached.

Do I need a notary for the Vacant Property Registration?

No. The form has a signature and date line for the owner or agent, but no notary block or notarized attachment.

Berkeley, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Vacant Property Registration

Property owners use this registration to report a vacant building to the Village of Berkeley Building Department and provide property, agent, mortgage, and insurance details.

What this form is

The Village says owners must register a building within 30 days after it becomes vacant and renew the registration annually while it remains vacant. The form requests property and owner information, an authorized agent, mortgage company details, and liability insurance information, including whether evidence of insurance is attached. It also includes a certification for the owner or agent to sign and date.

Who needs it

Owners of buildings that become vacant in Berkeley must register each building and renew the registration annually while it remains vacant.

How to submit it

Complete the form, enclose a $50 check or money order payable to the Village of Berkeley, and mail it to 5819 Electric Ave., Berkeley, IL 60163.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the owner or agent just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Registration
Download the Vacant Property Registration PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Provide the requested property, owner, agent, mortgage company, and insurance information.
3
Gather The Insurance Evidence
Attach evidence of insurance in the appropriate amount, as indicated on the form.
4
Sign And Date
Have the owner or agent sign and date the certification.
5
Mail The Registration
Enclose a $50 check or money order payable to the Village of Berkeley and mail the form to the address shown.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file the Vacant Property Registration?: The form says the owner of a building that has become vacant must register it with the Building Department within 30 days and renew annually while it remains vacant.
What information and attachments does the form request?: It requests property, owner, agent, mortgage company, and liability insurance information. It asks whether evidence of insurance in the appropriate amount is attached.
How do I submit the Vacant Property Registration?: Mail the completed form with a $50 check or money order payable to the Village of Berkeley to 5819 Electric Ave., Berkeley, IL 60163.
Do I need a notary for the Vacant Property Registration?: No. The form has a signature and date line for the owner or agent, but no notary block or notarized attachment.

Need something notarized?

This Vacant Property Registration doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.