Chicago, IL · Cook County
Affidavit for Removal from Prohibited Buildings List
This affidavit asks Chicago property owners or authorized representatives to request removal of a building from the Prohibited Buildings List so short-term rentals can be allowed.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The affidavit identifies the Chicago property and asks an owner, registered or authorized agent, or association representative to attest to a qualifying reason short-term rentals are allowed throughout the property. Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection requires the notarized affidavit to request removal from the Prohibited Buildings List; the form directs filers to mail the notarized original to the department.
Who needs it
Chicago property owners, their authorized agents, or association representatives seeking to remove a building from the Prohibited Buildings List use this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit for Removal from Prohibited Buildings List from the City of Chicago.
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Complete the Form
Enter the signer’s name, property address, PINs, dwelling-unit count, and the applicable statement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notarization session.
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Submit the Original
Mail the notarized original to the department address listed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Chicago. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the removal affidavit?
- Complete and notarize the affidavit, then mail the notarized original to the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection at the address printed on the form.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the person making the affidavit must sign and swear to its statements before the notary.
- Can I complete this affidavit with a remote online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes acts by an officer authorized where performed under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30). Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Who may make the affidavit?
- The form provides options for a property owner, the owner’s registered or legally authorized agent, or a registered or authorized representative of a board, association, or building cooperative.