Niles, IL · Cook County
Planning and Zoning Board Application – Special Use
This application requests Village of Niles approval for a special use and includes an ownership affidavit that property owners or authorized officers must swear to before a notary.
- 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 is for requesting Village approval of a proposed special use at a property in Niles. It includes project and owner information, an affidavit of ownership, approval standards, and instructions for required plans and other application materials. The Village asks applicants to meet with Community Development staff first; a complete application, required materials, and fee are needed before review. The affidavit is part of the application materials, and its ownership statement must be sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized officer submitting a special use application to the Village of Niles must complete the ownership affidavit included in the packet.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download the Village’s Special Use application packet and locate the Affidavit of Ownership.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the ownership information and identify whether the signer is the sole owner, an owner, or an authorized officer.
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Submit to the Village
Include the notarized affidavit with the complete application package and submit the required materials to the Village of Niles Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Niles. 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 ownership affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the ownership details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit under oath during the video session and include it with the special use application.
- Do I need to sign the ownership affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the affidavit must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary. The property owner or authorized officer named in the affidavit should sign during the notarization.
- Can I submit the notarized affidavit by itself?
- The affidavit is one item in the special use application packet. The Village also lists an application, fee, plans, project description, and other materials. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm acceptance with the Village if unsure.