Wheeling, IL · Cook County
Affidavit for Building Permit
This affidavit lets a Wheeling property owner authorize a named agent to apply for a building permit and is filed by the permit applicant with the Community Development department.
- 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 identifies the property owner, the agent authorized to apply, the proposed construction, and the property where work will take place. It also states that the proposed work and related inspections are authorized. Use it when an agent applies for a building permit on the property owner's behalf, and submit the completed affidavit with the permit application to Wheeling Community Development.
Who needs it
A property owner needs this affidavit when authorizing an agent to apply on the owner's behalf for a building permit for work on the owner's property.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Affidavit for Building Permit from Wheeling Community Development.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the agent, construction, property, applicant, and property owner details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the affidavit during the notary appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized affidavit with the building permit application to Wheeling Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wheeling. 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 building permit affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the owner and property details, then sign the affidavit during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized form with the permit application.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat and a Notary Public line, so the property owner should sign before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is for an agent applying for a building permit on a property owner's behalf. Check Wheeling Community Development's permit instructions for submission details; confirm with the city or village if unsure.