Do I need a notary for the Demolition Permit Application?

No. The application provides a signature and date line but does not require notarization; the signer signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Demolition Permit Application?

The document says to apply in writing to the Building Inspector. It lists City Hall at 55 W. Tompkins Street, Galesburg, IL 61401.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the project location, owner and applicant details, contractor information, building characteristics, demolition type, and project cost.

What supporting documents does the application list?

Listed items include utility service retirement confirmations, permits for street or terrace opening and water service retirement, an asbestos notification form, and a building sewer disconnection permit.

Galesburg, IL · Knox County

No notary required

Demolition Permit Application

Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request a Galesburg permit to demolish a building or structure.

What this form is

Galesburg requires a demolition permit before a building or structure is wrecked or demolished. The application asks for the project location, owner and contractor details, building information, demolition type, and project cost. It lists supporting documents, including utility retirement confirmations and permits, and states that the permit requires inspections and demolition must be completed within 30 days of issuance.

Who needs it

A property owner or an applicant authorized by the owner needs this application before demolishing a building or structure in Galesburg.

How to submit it

Apply in writing to the Building Inspector at City Hall, 55 W. Tompkins Street, Galesburg, IL 61401. The form lists permit fees by building type and size.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no attachment or related step that requires a notarized or sworn signature.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Demolition Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Print clearly and fill in all applicable sections, including the project, owner, applicant, contractor, and building information.
3
Gather Listed Documents
Include the supporting documents listed on the application that apply to the demolition project.
4
Submit To The Building Inspector
Apply in writing to the Building Inspector at City Hall, 55 W. Tompkins Street, Galesburg, IL 61401.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Demolition Permit Application?: No. The application provides a signature and date line but does not require notarization; the signer signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Demolition Permit Application?: The document says to apply in writing to the Building Inspector. It lists City Hall at 55 W. Tompkins Street, Galesburg, IL 61401.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the project location, owner and applicant details, contractor information, building characteristics, demolition type, and project cost.
What supporting documents does the application list?: Listed items include utility service retirement confirmations, permits for street or terrace opening and water service retirement, an asbestos notification form, and a building sewer disconnection permit.

Need something notarized?

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