Wilmette, IL · Cook County
Demolition Notice and Affidavit
This notice and affidavit document nearby property owners’ notification about a residential demolition and the filer’s compliance with Wilmette’s notice requirements.
- 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 notice informs adjacent property owners that a residential demolition permit application has been submitted and gives the planned demolition date. The affidavit states that written notice was served and received by nearby property owners. The form instructs the person completing it to identify nearby properties, serve notice to the specified owners and residents, complete the affidavit, and submit it to the Village of Wilmette.
Who needs it
The person completing a residential demolition permit process who must notify nearby property owners and submit proof of notice to the Village of Wilmette needs this form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Village of Wilmette Demolition Notice and Affidavit.
- 2
Identify Nearby Properties
List nearby properties and serve the Village’s written notice to the required property owners and residents.
- 3
Complete The Affidavit
Enter the subject property and service details, then state that the notice requirements were met.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the person completing the affidavit.
- 5
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary during the online session.
- 6
Submit To The Village
Send the completed affidavit to the Village of Wilmette.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wilmette. 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 complete the demolition notice affidavit?
- Identify nearby properties, serve the Village’s written notice to the required owners and residents, complete the affidavit, sign it before a notary, and submit it to the Village.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me jurat, so the person completing the affidavit must sign and swear to it before a notary.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- When must nearby property owners receive demolition notice?
- The notice says that at least 24 hours before demolition, nearby residents must receive notice of the exact demolition date.