Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?

No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

When is this application required?

The form says it is required when any type of development is proposed within the regulatory floodplain. Work may not begin until the application is approved and a permit is issued.

What information and materials does the application ask for?

It requests applicant and site information, a project description, development and building details, and applicable supporting materials such as grading details, site plans, and other required permits or approvals.

Fulton County, IL · Fulton County

No notary required

Floodplain Development Permit Application

Property owners and their contractors or agents use this application to seek approval for proposed development within Fulton County’s regulatory floodplain.

At a glance

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

What this form is

Fulton County requires this application when any type of development is proposed within the regulatory floodplain. It asks for applicant and property details, project activities, building and elevation information, and supporting materials such as site plans or other required permits when applicable. Work cannot begin until the application is approved and a permit is issued.

Who needs it

Property owners proposing development in the regulatory floodplain, and contractors or agents authorized by those owners, need this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to Fulton County Zoning and Community Development at 257 W Lincoln, Lewistown, IL 61542. The form lists (309) 547-0902 and [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Fulton County Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant and site information, describe the project, and check the applicable development activities and building details.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include applicable grading details, required state or federal permits or approvals, and building plans and certifications when required.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the application to Fulton County Zoning and Community Development at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?: No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How do I submit the application?: The form names Fulton County Zoning and Community Development at 257 W Lincoln, Lewistown, IL 61542. It also lists (309) 547-0902 and [email protected].
When is this application required?: The form says it is required when any type of development is proposed within the regulatory floodplain. Work may not begin until the application is approved and a permit is issued.
What information and materials does the application ask for?: It requests applicant and site information, a project description, development and building details, and applicable supporting materials such as grading details, site plans, and other required permits or approvals.

Need something notarized?

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