Evanston, IL · Cook County
Electrical Owner Affidavit
Owner-occupants of single-family residences use this affidavit to confirm who will perform electrical work and agree to the requirements listed on the form.
What this form is
The affidavit is for an owner-occupant of a single-family residence where electrical work will be done. The owner certifies familiarity with the applicable electrical code, responsibility for the work and inspections, and acceptance of any required re-inspection fees. If the owner employs an electrician, the electrician’s company must register with the City and provide a license from a testing municipality.
Who needs it
An owner-occupant of a single-family residence uses this affidavit when personally doing electrical work at the property.
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 owner prints, signs, and dates it, and no notarized attachment or related step is mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Electrical Owner Affidavit PDF.
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Complete the Form
Enter the date, owner name, property address, phone, and email, then print your name and sign and date the declaration.
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Gather Any Related Information
If you employ an electrician, the form says the company must register with the City and submit its electrical license from a testing municipality.
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Submit to the City
Check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions for the department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Electrical Owner Affidavit?
- The form is for an owner-occupant of a single-family residence where electrical work will be done. It asks the owner to certify responsibility for the work and related requirements.
- Do I need a notary for the Electrical Owner Affidavit?
- No. The owner prints, signs, and dates this document; it does not mention a notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Electrical Owner Affidavit?
- The form names the Community Development Department, Building and Inspection Services. Check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions.