Franklin Park, IL · Cook County
Occupancy Packet & Business License Application
This five-page packet collects occupancy, property, and business details from a new owner or tenant applying for permission to occupy a property and conduct business in Franklin Park.
- 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
Franklin Park requires a new owner or tenant to obtain an occupancy permit before occupying the premises. The packet gathers property, business, safety, and emergency-contact information for review by the Building and Zoning Departments, and missing information can prevent processing. Applicants must also provide a scaled site plan and a commercial use letter; tenants must include a property-owner authorization letter. The applicant certifies the information and agrees to complete required work and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy before occupancy.
Who needs it
A new owner or tenant seeking to occupy a Franklin Park property for business must complete this packet and provide the supporting documents listed by the Village.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the certification, which has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant must sign before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Occupancy Packet & Business License Application and review its checklist and instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the business, property, site, safety, and contact details. Gather the site plan, commercial use letter, and any required owner authorization.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant certification jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant certification during the online notary session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Return the complete packet and supporting items to the Franklin Park Building Department for Building and Zoning review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Franklin Park. 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 complete the notarized part of the packet?
- Complete the application, then sign the applicant certification in front of a commissioned online notary. The certification includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The applicant certification ends with a subscribed-and-sworn jurat and a notary public section, so the applicant signs before a notary.
- What supporting documents does the Village request?
- The packet checklist requests a scaled site plan based on a plat of survey and a commercial use letter. If leasing, include a property-owner authorization letter.
- Can I submit the application before I occupy the property?
- The packet says a new owner or tenant must obtain an occupancy permit before occupying the premises and a Certificate of Occupancy before occupancy. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for the jurat?
- Illinois permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check with the Village if you have questions about how it accepts a remotely notarized applicant certification.