Oak Park, IL · Cook County
Unoccupied Building Registration Form
The Unoccupied Building Registration Form records property, ownership, authorized-agent, interested-party, and litigation details for an owner registering an unoccupied building with the Village of Oak Park.
- 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 form collects the subject property's address and identification details, the owner's and authorized agent's contact information, interested parties, and any litigation affecting the building. The owner certifies the information is accurate and agrees to file an amended form within 15 days of changes; the form also includes an agent certification and states that no fee is required.
Who needs it
An owner registering an unoccupied building in Oak Park needs this form and must identify an authorized natural-person agent with a permanent Cook County address.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate jurat blocks marked “Sworn to me” for the owner and agent; each signer must sign and swear to the certification before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Unoccupied Building Registration Form from the Village of Oak Park.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter property, ownership, agent, interested-party, and litigation details, and review the certification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the form's separate owner and agent jurats.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner and agent sign and swear to the certification in the notary's presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the notarized form to the Village of Oak Park using its current submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oak Park. 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 Unoccupied Building Registration Form notarized?
- Complete the form, then book a remote session with a commissioned online notary. The owner and agent each sign and swear to the certification in front of the notary.
- Do I need both the owner and agent to sign?
- The form provides separate signature and sworn-notary blocks for the owner and agent. Check with the Village if you are unsure which signatures apply to your registration.
- Can this form be notarized online?
- Illinois authorizes its notaries to perform electronic and remote notarizations and recognizes acts performed elsewhere by officers authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The form lists the Village of Oak Park at 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302-4272. Contact the Village to confirm current submission instructions.