Westchester, IL · Cook County
Work by Owner Waiver
This waiver is for Westchester property owners or eligible lessees who state that they will complete permitted work themselves without hiring a contractor.
- 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 records the resident’s statement that they own the property and will do the permitted work without a contractor. It also allows Building Department inspections and explains conditions for owner-performed plumbing, including occupancy and inspection requirements. Westchester requires the waiver for a permit based on the owner’s representation; the form warns that hired work can lead to permit revocation and a stop-work order.
Who needs it
A property owner or eligible lessee seeking a permit for work they represent they will perform themselves without a contractor should complete this waiver.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the resident who makes the statements signs and swears to the waiver before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Waiver
Get the Work by Owner Waiver from the Village of Westchester.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the resident, contact, property, and work details, and review the statements before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the waiver during the notary’s video session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the notarized waiver with your permit materials to the Village of Westchester.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westchester. 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 Work by Owner Waiver?
- Complete the form, then sign and swear to it before a commissioned online notary during a video session. Submit the notarized waiver with your permit materials.
- Do I need to sign the waiver in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form ends with a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the resident making the statements must sign and swear to them before a notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its commissioned notaries under 5 ILCS 312 and recognizes notarial acts by officers authorized where performed under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm acceptance with the Village if unsure.
- What should I do after notarizing the waiver?
- Submit the notarized waiver with your permit application materials to the Village of Westchester. The form states that the project may be inspected by the Building Department.