South Chicago Heights, IL · Cook County

Certificate of Compliance Rental Application

This application requests an inspection when residential or commercial rental property changes occupants; the owner’s representative completes it and submits it to the Village of South Chicago Heights.

Standard form~15 min to notarize
  • 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 application asks the Village to inspect the rental property’s interior and exterior when occupants change. Apply at least two weeks before occupancy, and return the completed form with required documents, proof of ownership, and payment before an inspection can be scheduled. The form states that the inspection expires after 90 days and that code violations must be corrected before a compliance certificate or rental license can be issued.

Who needs it

An owner or the owner’s representative should complete this application when residential or commercial rental property in the Village will have a change of occupants.

Why it needs a notary

The applicant signs the sworn statement in the “Subscribed and sworn to before me” block, which includes a date, notary signature, and seal.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Get the Certificate of Compliance Rental Application from the Village of South Chicago Heights.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Fill in the property, owner, new tenant, and property manager details, and gather required documents and proof of ownership.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn signature.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Sign the application during the online notary session and complete the “Subscribed and sworn to before me” section.

  5. 5

    Submit to the Village

    Return the completed application with required documents and payment before the Village schedules the inspection.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from South Chicago Heights. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 submit the rental compliance application?
Complete the application and return it with required documents, proof of ownership, and payment. The Village schedules an inspection after the application and fee are received.
Do I need to apply before the new occupants move in?
Yes. The form says to apply at least two weeks before occupancy. It also states that the property must be inspected and code violations corrected before occupancy and the proper license.
Can I sign the application with an online notary?
Illinois permits electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries, and a commissioned online notary may be an option. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized application.
What documents may be required with the application?
The form requires proof of ownership and necessary documents. Depending on the property, the official-use checklist also mentions deed, closing, or lease documents and other items.

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