Do I need a notary for the Homeowner/General Contractor Exemption?

No. The applicant signs and dates this document without a notary and includes photo ID showing the construction address or other proof of ownership.

Who can use this exemption?

The form is for homeowners acting as their own general contractor for a project at their primary residence.

What information and documents does the form ask for?

It asks for owner and project details, subcontractor types, initials acknowledging responsibilities, a signature, and a date. Include photo ID showing the construction address or other proof of ownership.

How do I submit the Homeowner/General Contractor Exemption?

The form identifies the Community Development Department, Building Division, but does not provide a submission method. Check the city website for current contact details.

Highland Park, IL · Lake County

No notary required

Homeowner/General Contractor Exemption

Homeowners use this agreement to acknowledge the responsibilities of acting as their own general contractor for a construction project at their primary residence.

What this form is

This agreement lets a homeowner act as their own general contractor for a project at their primary residence. It asks for project and owner details, subcontractor types, and the owner’s initials acknowledging specific responsibilities, including supervising the work and complying with applicable codes. The form also requests a signature, date, and photo ID showing the construction address or other proof of ownership.

Who needs it

A homeowner seeking to act as their own general contractor for a project at their primary residence should complete this agreement.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies the Community Development Department, Building Division.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it and includes photo ID showing the construction address or other proof of ownership.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Homeowner/General Contractor Exemption PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the project and owner information, select applicable subcontractor types, initial the acknowledgments, and sign and date the form.
3
Gather Supporting Proof
Include photo ID showing the construction address as the applicant’s residence or other proof of ownership.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Homeowner/General Contractor Exemption?: No. The applicant signs and dates this document without a notary and includes photo ID showing the construction address or other proof of ownership.
Who can use this exemption?: The form is for homeowners acting as their own general contractor for a project at their primary residence.
What information and documents does the form ask for?: It asks for owner and project details, subcontractor types, initials acknowledging responsibilities, a signature, and a date. Include photo ID showing the construction address or other proof of ownership.
How do I submit the Homeowner/General Contractor Exemption?: The form identifies the Community Development Department, Building Division, but does not provide a submission method. Check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Homeowner/General Contractor Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.