Do I need a notary for the Deck/Pergola Permit Application?

No. The owner or authorized agent signs the application without a notary. The listed signed contract or material estimate is not identified as notarized or sworn.

What should I include with the application?

The listed submittals are a plot plan showing the home, septic system, and proposed deck or pergola; the application and worksheet; a contractors list; construction drawings; and, for owner-performed work, a signed contract or material estimate.

Who signs the application?

The application instructions say Section 4 must be signed by the owner or authorized agent. The instructions also say the owner or authorized agent completes Sections 1 and 6.

Kankakee County, IL · Kankakee County

No notary required

Deck/Pergola Permit Application

Kankakee County property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a permit for deck or pergola construction.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Kankakee County · Kankakee County, Kankakee County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: k3county.net
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 Kankakee County permit for a deck or pergola and includes a worksheet about the project’s dimensions, construction, railings, and stairs. The submittal requirements list a plot plan, the application and worksheet, a contractors list, construction drawings, and a signed contract or material estimate if the owner is doing the work. The owner or authorized agent must sign the application.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent planning deck or pergola work in Kankakee County should complete and submit this application with the listed submittal materials.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Kankakee County Planning Department, Building & Zoning Division; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner or authorized agent signs and dates the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Deck/Pergola Permit Application and review its instructions and deck regulations.
2
Complete the Application
Complete the owner or authorized agent sections, property and project information, authorization, contractor information, and worksheet.
3
Gather the Listed Submittals
Include a plot plan, contractors list, construction drawings, and a signed contract or material estimate if doing the work yourself.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the application and listed materials to the Kankakee County Planning Department, Building & Zoning Division.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Deck/Pergola Permit Application?: No. The owner or authorized agent signs the application without a notary. The listed signed contract or material estimate is not identified as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Deck/Pergola Permit Application?: Submit it to the Kankakee County Planning Department, Building & Zoning Division. Check the county website for current contact details.
What should I include with the application?: The listed submittals are a plot plan showing the home, septic system, and proposed deck or pergola; the application and worksheet; a contractors list; construction drawings; and, for owner-performed work, a signed contract or material estimate.
Who signs the application?: The application instructions say Section 4 must be signed by the owner or authorized agent. The instructions also say the owner or authorized agent completes Sections 1 and 6.

Need something notarized?

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