When does this form need to be submitted?

The form says to submit it within 30 days of a change in the property's status. It also says a new registration is required within 15 days if the owner's name or address changes.

Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building De-Registration form?

No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It asks for a copy of the warranty deed or bill of sale, but states no notarized or sworn step.

Northbrook, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Vacant Building De-Registration

Property owners or their agents use this form to report changes to a previously registered vacant building’s status, ownership, management, or mailing address.

What this form is

Use this form to report a change in status for a previously registered vacant building, or a change in its ownership, management, or mailing address. The form says to complete and submit it within 30 days of a change in property status; it also says a new registration is required within 15 days if the owner’s name or address changes. It asks for property, owner, contact, and agent details.

Who needs it

An owner or agent should file this form when a previously registered vacant building changes status, ownership, management, or mailing address.

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 form is signed and dated without a notary; attach a copy of the warranty deed or bill of sale, with no notarized or sworn step stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Vacant Building De-Registration PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property, owner, contact, and agent information requested.
3
Gather The Attachment
Attach a copy of the warranty deed or bill of sale.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who should use the Vacant Building De-Registration form?: An owner or agent can use it to report a change in status, ownership, management, or mailing address for a previously registered vacant building.
When does this form need to be submitted?: The form says to submit it within 30 days of a change in the property's status. It also says a new registration is required within 15 days if the owner's name or address changes.
Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building De-Registration form?: No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It asks for a copy of the warranty deed or bill of sale, but states no notarized or sworn step.
How do I submit the Vacant Building De-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 De-Registration doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.