Do I need a notary for the Landlord License Application?

No. The application and worksheet ask the applicant to sign and date them, and the document does not specify any notarized or sworn attachments.

How do I submit the Landlord License Application?

Hand deliver, mail, or email the application package to the Department of Economic and Community Development at the address or email listed on the form.

What documents does the landlord license package require?

The checklist calls for signed landlord license application and worksheet forms, a rental inspection application when applicable, a copy of property insurance, and proof of ownership for new applications.

What information does the application ask for?

It requests property owner and property manager contact information, the rental property address and PIN, property type, and applicant signatures and dates.

North Chicago, IL · Lake County

No notary required

Landlord License Application

North Chicago property owners use this package to apply for a landlord license and provide the required property information and supporting documents.

What this form is

This package lets property owners apply for a North Chicago landlord license and includes a checklist, application, and rental property worksheet. The city requires complete, signed application materials and the listed supporting documents; incomplete packages are not accepted. It asks for owner and manager contact details, the rental property address and PIN, property type, and applicant signatures and dates.

Who needs it

Owners of residential rental properties in North Chicago use this package to apply for a landlord license.

How to submit it

Applications may be hand delivered, mailed, or emailed to the Department of Economic and Community Development at 1850 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, Illinois 60064, or [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and worksheet.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the landlord license application package, which includes a checklist, application, and worksheet.
2
Complete And Sign The Forms
Fill in the requested owner, manager, and rental property information, then sign and date the application and worksheet.
3
Gather Required Documents
Use the checklist to gather the signed forms and required supporting documents, including proof of ownership for new applications.
4
Submit The Package
Hand deliver, mail, or email the completed package to the Department of Economic and Community Development.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Landlord License Application?: No. The application and worksheet ask the applicant to sign and date them, and the document does not specify any notarized or sworn attachments.
How do I submit the Landlord License Application?: Hand deliver, mail, or email the application package to the Department of Economic and Community Development at the address or email listed on the form.
What documents does the landlord license package require?: The checklist calls for signed landlord license application and worksheet forms, a rental inspection application when applicable, a copy of property insurance, and proof of ownership for new applications.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests property owner and property manager contact information, the rental property address and PIN, property type, and applicant signatures and dates.

Need something notarized?

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