Do I need a notary for the Special Event/Temporary Event Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the special event application?

Submit it to LaSalle County Environmental Services and Land Use at 119 W Madison St., Room 107, Ottawa, IL 61350. The form lists a $75 application fee.

When must I apply for a special event permit?

The document says applications must be submitted to the County Zoning Department no later than 90 days before the special event.

What materials may be required with the application?

The listed materials include a site plan, parking and circulation plan, liability insurance, traffic control and security contract, cleanup bond or letter of credit, and an emergency plan.

LaSalle County, IL · LaSalle County

No notary required

Special Event/Temporary Event Application

LaSalle County’s application is for property owners or event organizers seeking approval to hold a qualifying special or temporary event on a property.

At a glance

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

What this form is

The application requests event and property details, including the event’s purpose, location, dates, duration, expected attendance, admission fee, sponsors, and whether food or alcohol will be served. LaSalle County requires an application for a special event permit and says applications must be submitted at least 90 days before the event. The document lists supporting plans and other materials that may be required.

Who needs it

Event organizers seeking a LaSalle County special event permit must apply, and applicants who are not property owners must provide the owner’s written authorization.

How to submit it

Submit the application to LaSalle County Environmental Services and Land Use, 119 W Madison St., Room 107, Ottawa, IL 61350. The document lists a $75 application fee and the email [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the LaSalle County Special Event/Temporary Event Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide property owner and applicant details, event purpose, location, dates, duration, attendance, sponsors, and food or alcohol information.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Review the listed requirements and gather applicable plans, insurance, contracts, owner authorization, and other required materials.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the application to LaSalle County Environmental Services and Land Use at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Special Event/Temporary Event Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the special event application?: Submit it to LaSalle County Environmental Services and Land Use at 119 W Madison St., Room 107, Ottawa, IL 61350. The form lists a $75 application fee.
When must I apply for a special event permit?: The document says applications must be submitted to the County Zoning Department no later than 90 days before the special event.
What materials may be required with the application?: The listed materials include a site plan, parking and circulation plan, liability insurance, traffic control and security contract, cleanup bond or letter of credit, and an emergency plan.

Need something notarized?

This Special Event/Temporary Event Application doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.