Hoffman Estates, IL · Cook County
Covenant Regarding Driveway and Apron Responsibility
This covenant records a property owner’s responsibility to repair or replace a brick-paver driveway or apron and hold the Village harmless; owners submit it when seeking the village permit described in the form.
- 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
This covenant binds the property and its current and future owners to repair or replace driveway or apron portions disturbed by utility work, snow removal, street work, or sidewalk work, at the owner’s cost. It also requires the owner to hold the Village harmless for certain damage and to pay preparation and recording fees. The form describes it as consideration for a village permit to construct a brick-paver driveway or apron on the property, an easement, or adjacent public right-of-way.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking the village permit described in the form for a brick-paver driveway or apron on their property, an easement, or adjacent public right-of-way need this covenant.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an Illinois notarial acknowledgment; the property owner whose name is subscribed to the covenant appears before the notary and acknowledges signing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Driveway and Apron Responsibility Covenant from the Village of Hoffman Estates.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Enter the property identification number, address, owner information, and execution date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary and acknowledge your signature during the video session.
- 5
Record and Submit
Arrange recording with the Cook County Recorder, then mail the recorded document to the village clerk as directed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hoffman Estates. 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 driveway covenant notarized?
- Complete the property and owner information, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and acknowledge the covenant during the video session, and arrange to record it with the Cook County Recorder.
- Do I need to record this covenant?
- Yes. The form says the covenant shall be recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds and that the owner pays the preparation and recording fee. It also asks that the recorded document be mailed to the village clerk.
- Can I sign this form with an 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 officers authorized where performed under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- How is the covenant submitted after notarization?
- The form directs owners to record the covenant with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds, then mail the recorded document to the Hoffman Estates Clerk’s Office. Documents going to a county recorder are recorded through e-recording, usually via a title company.