La Grange, IL · Cook County
Homeowner Affidavit
The Homeowner Affidavit records an owner’s agreement to take responsibility for permitted work and is filed by a homeowner applying for a Village building permit.
- 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 affidavit identifies the building permit, job address, and owner, and lets the homeowner state whether they will do all permitted work or make an exception. By signing, the homeowner accepts responsibility and risks, agrees to follow Village requirements, and releases and holds the Village harmless in connection with the work. The form notes that the homeowner must show government ID to verify residency and must sign before a notary.
Who needs it
A homeowner applying for a Village building permit who will perform the permitted work, except for any work specifically listed as an exception.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn before me”; the homeowner signatures must be sworn and signed before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Village Homeowner Affidavit and review its instructions.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the building permit number, job and owner addresses, contact information, and any work the homeowner will not perform.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have your government ID ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized affidavit with your building permit materials to the Village.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from La Grange. 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 Homeowner Affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when directed, and ask the Village whether it accepts an electronically notarized copy.
- Do I need to show identification for this form?
- Yes. The form says the homeowner must present a valid driver’s license or other government ID to verify residency.
- What notarial act does this form require?
- Its notary block says “Subscribed and sworn before me,” which is a jurat. The homeowner must swear to the contents and sign before the notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this affidavit?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.