Elkhart, IL · Logan County

No notary required

Application for Building Permit

Property owners can use this application to describe a proposed improvement and provide its estimated cost when applying for a Village of Elkhart building permit.

What this form is

The application asks for the applicant’s name and address, a description of the improvement, its estimated dollar amount, and the fee paid. The Village may request further documentation, such as plans, elevations, or specifications, and may require professional services from licensed architects or engineers. The form does not state when a permit is required.

Who needs it

Property owners applying for a Village of Elkhart building permit can use this form to describe the planned improvement and report its estimated cost.

How to submit it

The form lists the Village of Elkhart at P.O. Box 20, Elkhart, IL 62634-0020, and phone (217) 947-2287; it does not state a submission method.

About notarization

This application does not require notarization; it identifies no sworn attachment or notarized related step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Application for Building Permit PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide your name and address, describe the improvement, and enter its estimated dollar amount and fee paid.

  3. 3

    Gather Possible Documentation

    The Village may request plans, elevations, specifications, or professional services from licensed architects or engineers.

  4. 4

    Contact The Village

    The form lists the Village at P.O. Box 20, Elkhart, IL 62634-0020, and phone (217) 947-2287; it does not specify a submission method.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the building permit application request?
It asks for the applicant’s name and address, a description of the improvement, its estimated dollar amount, and the amount of the fee paid.
Do I need a notary for the building permit application?
No. This application does not require notarization and identifies no sworn attachment or notarized related step.
How do I submit the building permit application?
The form lists the Village at P.O. Box 20, Elkhart, IL 62634-0020, and phone (217) 947-2287, but does not specify how to submit the application.

Need something notarized?

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