Elmhurst, IL · DuPage County
Covenant Running With Land
This covenant lets Elmhurst property owners request permission to use adjoining public right-of-way for specified improvements and agree to conditions that bind the property.
- 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
Property owners use this form to request permission to install a lawn sprinkler system, decorative landscaping, a decorative driveway approach or service walkway, or another specified improvement in the public right-of-way beside their property. The owners agree to repair or restore affected areas and protect the City from claims related to the use. The covenant states that it runs with the land and binds the owners’ heirs, successors, or assigns.
Who needs it
An owner of record who wants to use the public right-of-way beside their Elmhurst property for one of the improvements listed on the form should complete it.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; each owner signing the covenant must appear before the notary and acknowledge signing it voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Covenant Running With Land form from the City of Elmhurst.
- 2
Complete The Property Details
Enter the legal description, parcel number, street address, requested use, and owner information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization appointment for every owner who will sign.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the covenant; the notary completes the acknowledgment block.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed form to the City of Elmhurst following its submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elmhurst. 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 and submit this covenant?
- Fill in the property details, requested right-of-way use, and owner information. Have each owner sign before a notary, then submit the completed form to the City of Elmhurst as directed by the city.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment block where the owner or owners acknowledge signing the covenant voluntarily before a notary. The notary completes the block and records the commission expiration.
- Can I sign this covenant with an online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312 and recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Illinois under 765 ILCS 30. You can sign during a remote session with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What improvements does the form cover?
- It lists lawn sprinkler systems, decorative landscaping subject to stated height and sight-distance limits, decorative driveway approaches or service walkways, and another purpose the owner specifies.
Covenant Running With Land in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.