Altamont, IL · Effingham County

No notary required

House Moving Permit Application

Altamont property owners or moving contractors use this application to request city approval to move a house and provide move, route, and contact details.

What this form is

The application requests city approval for a house move and says it must be completed 48 hours before the move. It asks for the structure’s dimensions, origin and destination, owner and contractor details, dates, and route, with an appropriate map. It also includes approval and fee sections for city use and asks the applicant to acknowledge the permit conditions, sign, and date.

Who needs it

A property owner or moving contractor planning a house move in Altamont needs to complete the application and obtain city approval before work begins.

How to submit it

The form must be completed 48 hours before the move; submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the form, and it does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the House Moving Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the dimensions, origin and destination, owner and contractor details, dates, and proposed route.

  3. 3

    Gather The Route Map

    Include an appropriate map with the route description.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form 48 hours before the move.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the House Moving Permit Application request?
It asks for the house’s dimensions, origin and destination, owner and moving contractor contact details, start and completion dates, and the proposed route with an appropriate map.
When must I complete the house moving application?
The form says it must be completed 48 hours prior to the move. It also says the city must be notified one hour before the actual move.
Do I need a notary for the House Moving Permit Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary, and the form does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the House Moving Permit Application?
Complete it 48 hours before the move and submit it to the city department named on the form. Check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This House Moving Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.