Justice, IL · Cook County
Zoning Petition Application
This 19-page packet guides petitioners seeking zoning changes, rezoning, variances, consolidations, subdivisions, or special-use approval from the Village of Justice.
- 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
The packet explains filing and notice requirements and includes an application for zoning changes, rezoning, variances, consolidations, subdivisions, and special-use petitions. The Village Clerk requires the completed application to be notarized before accepting it; petitioners must also provide supporting documents and pay the stated application fee. Consolidation and subdivision petitions require additional plat certificates, including an owner’s certificate with a notary acknowledgment.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents petitioning the Village of Justice for a zoning change, rezoning, variance, consolidation, subdivision, or special use need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a jurat-style declaration signed by the petitioner or agent before a notary; the plat’s Certificate of Ownership has an acknowledgment signed by the owner.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the zoning petition application and instructions from the Village of Justice.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the petition details and gather the supporting documents and plat materials that apply to your request.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Provide the notarized application, supporting materials, and fee to the Village Clerk for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Justice. 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 zoning petition notarized online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign the application during the video session. Submit the notarized application and required materials to the Village Clerk.
- Do I need to notarize the entire zoning petition packet?
- The packet says the application must be completed and notarized before the Village Clerk accepts it. For consolidation or subdivision petitions, the plat also includes an owner’s Certificate of Ownership with a notary acknowledgment.
- Can I submit the signed plat through online notarization?
- The packet says plats to be recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds require specified certificates. Documents headed to a county recorder are recorded through e-recording, usually via a title company; ask how the notarized original must be provided.
- Is remote online notarization permitted for this application?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary, and recognizes notarial acts by officers authorized where the act is performed. Confirm the Village’s submission procedures with the city or village if unsure.