Hillside, IL · Cook County
Affidavit to Assume Responsibility for Repairs
This affidavit is for a purchaser of property in Hillside who agrees to take responsibility for violations found during the Village’s required pre-sale home inspection.
- 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
A property purchaser uses this affidavit to tell the Village of Hillside they will assume responsibility for violations found during the required pre-sale home inspection. The purchaser agrees to complete all corrections within 60 days after closing. The form is addressed to the Village and is for buyers whose property has violations identified through that inspection.
Who needs it
A purchaser who has signed a real estate contract for a Hillside property and agrees to correct violations found during the required pre-sale home inspection needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “SIGNED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME” block, so the purchaser signs and swears to the affidavit before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Village of Hillside affidavit to assume responsibility for repairs.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the purchaser and execution details, and review the agreement to correct inspection violations within 60 days after closing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the live video session before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized affidavit to the Village of Hillside.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hillside. 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 notarize the repair responsibility affidavit online?
- Complete the form, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, and submit the notarized form to the Village of Hillside.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “SIGNED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME” block. The purchaser must sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this affidavit?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries under 5 ILCS 312. Check that the Village will accept a remotely notarized version; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What does the affidavit require the purchaser to do?
- The purchaser agrees to assume responsibility for violations found during the Village’s required pre-sale home inspection and complete all corrections within 60 days after closing.