DeKalb, IL · DeKalb County
Affidavit of Public Hearing Notification
This affidavit documents that a petitioner’s public hearing notice was mailed by First Class Mail to the listed property owners, and is filed by the person certifying compliance with the City’s development ordinance.
- 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
Use this affidavit to certify that First Class Mail notice was sent to the property owners listed on the form about a request and its scheduled public hearing. The signer provides the petitioner and hearing location, hearing date and time, parcel identification numbers, owner names, and mailing addresses. The form says the affidavit is used to certify compliance with the City of DeKalb Unified Development Ordinance; attach additional sheets if needed.
Who needs it
The person certifying that notice was mailed to the listed property owners for a request with a scheduled public hearing needs to complete this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Get the City of DeKalb Affidavit of Public Hearing Notification.
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Fill In The Notice Details
Enter the request, petitioner, hearing location and date, and the property-owner and mailing details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit The Affidavit
Submit the completed affidavit to the City of DeKalb as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from DeKalb. 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 public hearing notification affidavit?
- Enter the request and hearing details, then list each property owner’s parcel identification number, name, and mailing address. Sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn and subscribed before me” jurat, so the person certifying the mailing signs and swears to the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What should I do if there are more property owners than spaces?
- The form instructs you to attach additional sheets if necessary. Include the requested parcel, owner, and mailing-address information.