Who must register a vacant building?

The form says the owner, manager, or lienholder of a building vacant for 30 days must register, unless a listed exception applies.

What information and attachments does the form require?

It requests building, owner, applicant, insurance, and, if applicable, litigation details. A copy of the Certificate of Insurance must be attached.

Morton Grove, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Vacant Building Registration Form

Owners, managers, or lienholders use this form to register a vacant building with the Village of Morton Grove and provide property and contact information.

What this form is

The form registers a vacant building and collects its address, property type, vacancy date, utility status, future plans, insurance details, and information about the owner, applicant, and any related litigation. The document says registration is required for qualifying buildings vacant for 30 days, with listed exceptions; it also provides for annual updates and updates when ownership, possession, or management changes.

Who needs it

An owner, manager, or lienholder responsible for a qualifying building that has been vacant for 30 days must register it, subject to the listed exceptions.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it includes an affidavit under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Vacant Building Registration Form PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the building, owner, applicant, and applicable litigation information, then sign and date the form.
3
Gather The Attachment
Attach a copy of the Certificate of Insurance, as required by the form.
4
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration Form?: No. The form is signed without a notary. It includes an affidavit under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates it.
Who must register a vacant building?: The form says the owner, manager, or lienholder of a building vacant for 30 days must register, unless a listed exception applies.
What information and attachments does the form require?: It requests building, owner, applicant, insurance, and, if applicable, litigation details. A copy of the Certificate of Insurance must be attached.
How do I submit the Vacant Building Registration Form?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Vacant Building Registration Form doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.