Crestwood, IL · Cook County
Application for Special Use Permit
This application asks the Plan Commission and Board of Trustees to approve a special use on specified property, and is filed by the applicant or an authorized agent.
- 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
Use this application to request permission for a proposed special use on property in Crestwood. It asks for the property's legal description, current zoning district, the applicant’s interest in the property, hardship information, and factors supporting the request; supporting documents may be attached. The applicant or authorized agent verifies the application under oath, and four executed copies must be filed with the Village Clerk. The application will not be processed until payment is received.
Who needs it
A property owner, tenant, purchaser, or authorized agent requesting a special use permit for property in Crestwood must complete and file the application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating it was signed and sworn to before a notary; the applicant or authorized agent signs the verification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Special Use Permit Application and its Exhibit A property-description page.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Enter the property, zoning, applicant, hardship, and supporting-factor information, and attach supporting documents as needed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant or authorized agent’s verification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the verification during the online notary appointment and complete the sworn signing.
- 5
Submit to the Village
File four executed copies with the Village Clerk and pay the required amount; the application is not processed until payment is received.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Crestwood. 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 get the special use application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the verification during your video appointment and follow the Village’s instructions for filing.
- Do I need to sign the verification in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant or authorized agent verifies the application under oath and includes a signature and sworn-before-notary section.
- Can this application be notarized remotely?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by notaries commissioned in Illinois under 5 ILCS 312. Illinois recognizes notarial acts performed outside the state by an officer authorized where the act takes place under 765 ILCS 30.
- How many copies should I file, and when will processing begin?
- The form says four executed copies are to be filed with the Village Clerk and that the application will not be processed until payment is received. Confirm filing details with the Village if unsure.
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