Chicago, IL · Cook County
Applicant Acting as General Contractor
This form lets a primary applicant certify eligibility to act as general contractor without a general contractor license for a Chicago building permit.
What this form is
Form 401GC is completed when the primary applicant on a building permit application intends to act as general contractor without a general contractor license. The applicant certifies eligibility and accepts general contractor responsibilities. It includes separate certifications for an occupant using the property as a primary residence and an authorized representative of a governmental entity, and asks for project, contact, signature, and date details.
Who needs it
The primary applicant, or an authorized representative of a governmental entity named as primary applicant, completes this form when acting as general contractor without a license.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the applicable certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the fillable Form 401GC from the Chicago permit website.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Section
Enter the project details and complete the certification that applies to the primary applicant.
- 3
Sign And Date
Provide the signature, date, printed name, and contact details requested in the applicable section.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chicago Form 401GC?
- Form 401GC is a certification for a primary applicant who intends to act as general contractor without a general contractor license for a building permit.
- Who completes Form 401GC?
- The primary applicant completes the applicable certification. If the primary applicant is a governmental entity, an authorized representative completes it.
- Do I need a notary for Form 401GC?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary; the signer completes the applicable certification.
- How do I submit Form 401GC?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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