Riverdale, IL · Cook County
Purchaser’s Closing Affidavit
The Purchaser’s Closing Affidavit records a new owner’s commitments about correcting property violations, inspections, permits, and intended use for a property 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
The affidavit states that the new owner will correct violations cited by Village inspectors within 60 days of the transfer stamp and will meet inspection, permit, and termite-inspection requirements. The purchaser also indicates the type of sale and whether the property will be occupied, rented, or rehabilitated for resale. Riverdale uses the form to document these commitments in connection with a property transfer.
Who needs it
A purchaser of Riverdale property who must document sale details, intended occupancy or use, and commitments to address inspection violations needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The purchaser signs before a notary under the form’s “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the notary completes the date and seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Purchaser’s Closing Affidavit from the Village of Riverdale.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter purchaser and property details, select the sale type and intended use, and review the stated commitments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the affidavit during the notary’s video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Provide the notarized affidavit to the Village as directed.
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
- How do I notarize the Purchaser’s Closing Affidavit?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video appointment when instructed, and submit the notarized affidavit as directed by the Village.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat, so the purchaser must sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What commitments does the affidavit ask me to make?
- It asks the new owner to address cited violations within 60 days of the transfer stamp, meet inspection and permit requirements, and indicate the property’s intended use.