Riverdale, IL · Cook County
Certificate of Compliance Application and Affidavits
This packet includes a Certificate of Compliance application and purchaser affidavits for property transfers, completed by the seller or applicant and the prospective buyer in Riverdale.
- 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
Riverdale requires this application when a property in the Village is changing ownership; apply at least two weeks before closing. The packet requests an inspection and explains the steps for obtaining a transfer stamp, including required documents, fees, and final water billing. Purchaser affidavits address responsibility for correcting violations and, when relevant, the intended use of basement rooms. The completed application and necessary documents must be returned to the Village before closing.
Who needs it
The seller or applicant and prospective buyer need this packet when ownership of a property in Riverdale is changing.
Why it needs a notary
The purchaser’s closing and basement sleeping room affidavits each have a subscribed-and-sworn-to-before-me block; the purchaser signs the applicable affidavit before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the Certificate of Compliance application and affidavits from the Village of Riverdale.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Forms
Fill in the application and any purchaser affidavit that applies to the property and intended use.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notary session for each affidavit that requires notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Return the completed application, notarized affidavits if needed, and required documents to the Village before closing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Riverdale. 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
- Which parts of this packet need notarization?
- The purchaser’s closing affidavit and basement sleeping room affidavit each include a subscribed-and-sworn-to-before-me block. The Village notes that notarized letters may be needed depending on the property.
- How do I complete the purchaser affidavit online?
- Complete the applicable affidavit, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. Submit the notarized document with the required application materials to the Village.
- Do I need a notarized basement affidavit?
- The packet calls for a notarized letter from the prospective buyer when basement rooms are subject to the stated sleeping-room conditions. Contact the Village with questions about whether it applies to your property.
- Can a remote online notarization be used for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries under 5 ILCS 312, and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.