Chicago, IL · Cook County
Energy and Water Efficiency Certification (Form 408EX)
This certification records energy and water efficiency compliance for certain building permit work submitted through Chicago’s Express Permit Program.
What this form is
Chicago requires this form for certain Express Permit Program building permit applications, including exterior window or door replacement, mechanical or plumbing work, and some nonstructural interior alterations. It asks for the project address and permit application number, compliance selections for applicable work, and a certification with the signer’s printed name, signature, and date. The mechanical equipment worksheet is encouraged for HVAC applications.
Who needs it
A primary applicant representative or the contractor’s representative completes it for qualifying work in a Chicago Express Permit Program application.
How to submit it
Begin an online Express Permit Program application at http://ipi.cityofchicago.org/ and obtain an application number before completing this form. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This certification is signed and dated without a notary; the form identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Energy and Water Efficiency Certification PDF from the Chicago permit website.
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Start A Permit Application
Begin an online Express Permit Program application and obtain an application number before completing the form.
- 3
Complete Applicable Sections
Enter the project and permit details, mark applicable compliance selections, and sign and date the certification.
- 4
Gather Supporting Information
For HVAC applications, the form encourages completing the Mechanical Equipment Worksheet on page 2.
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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 408EX for?
- It certifies energy and water efficiency compliance for certain work submitted through the Express Permit Program, including specified exterior replacements, HVAC work, and plumbing work.
- Who can complete the certification?
- The form may be completed by a representative of the primary applicant, who may be the property owner or tenant, or by a representative of the contractor responsible for the work.
- Do I need a notary for the Energy and Water Efficiency Certification?
- No. The form calls for a printed name, signature, and date, but no notary. It identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit Form 408EX?
- Start an online Express Permit Program application at the listed Chicago permit portal and obtain an application number before completing the certification. Check the city website for current submission details.
Need something notarized?
This Energy and Water Efficiency Certification (Form 408EX) doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.