Do I need a notary for the Agricultural Use Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a declaration that the information is true and correct.

How do I submit the Agricultural Use Permit Application?

The form names the Ford County Zoning Office at the courthouse in Paxton. It lists 217-249-4727 and says to make checks payable to Ford County Zoning.

What must I include with the application?

A copy of plans or a sketch showing the size and layout of buildings is required before the permit will be issued.

Does an agricultural-use building permit have a charge?

The application states that permits for buildings or structures used for agricultural purposes are issued free of charge.

Ford County, IL · Ford County

No notary required

Agricultural Use Permit Application

Property owners, agents, or contractors use this application to request a Ford County agricultural use permit for proposed building or property improvements.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Ford County · Ford County, Ford County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: fordcounty.illinois.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application requests a permit for agricultural use improvements in Ford County. It asks for the property index number and location, property size, zoning classification, project cost and improvement details, and proposed setbacks. A copy of plans or a sketch showing building size and layout is required before the permit will be issued; other government approvals may also be required.

Who needs it

Property owners, agents, or contractors seeking a Ford County permit for agricultural buildings or other proposed improvements should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form names the Ford County Zoning Office at Ford County Courthouse, 200 W. State, Room B-5, Paxton, IL 60957, and lists 217-249-4727. It says to make checks payable to Ford County Zoning and that agricultural-use building permits are issued free of charge.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares the information true and correct, and no notarized attachment or related step is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Ford County Agricultural Use Permit Application.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the property, zoning, project cost, improvement details, and proposed setbacks; sign and date the application.
3
Gather Plans or a Sketch
Include a copy of plans or a sketch showing the size and layout of buildings.
4
Submit to the County
Use the Ford County Zoning Office address listed on the form; it also lists a telephone number for the office.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Agricultural Use Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a declaration that the information is true and correct.
How do I submit the Agricultural Use Permit Application?: The form names the Ford County Zoning Office at the courthouse in Paxton. It lists 217-249-4727 and says to make checks payable to Ford County Zoning.
What must I include with the application?: A copy of plans or a sketch showing the size and layout of buildings is required before the permit will be issued.
Does an agricultural-use building permit have a charge?: The application states that permits for buildings or structures used for agricultural purposes are issued free of charge.

Need something notarized?

This Agricultural Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.