Godfrey, IL · Madison County
Application for Rezoning
This two-page form requests a zoning change for a property in Godfrey and is filed by the applicant with the Village’s Zoning Administrator for review.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to request a change to a property’s zoning district and provide the information the Planning and Zoning Commission needs to evaluate the request. The applicant describes the property and reason for rezoning, responds to review standards, and submits the signed, sworn verification. The form lists supporting materials, fees, notice posting, attendance, and review steps; contact the Zoning Administrator about deadlines and any additional requirements.
Who needs it
A property rezoning applicant must complete this form and submit it to Godfrey’s Zoning Administrator with the required legal description and owner permission.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a verification jurat; the applicant named in the verification must sign and swear or affirm that its statements are true before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Application for Rezoning from the Village of Godfrey.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Enter the property and applicant details, explain the rezoning request, and respond to the review standards.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the verification on page two.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm to the verification in the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Provide the signed application and required supporting materials to Godfrey’s Zoning Administrator.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Godfrey. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the rezoning verification notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear or affirm to the verification during the video session, and submit the completed application to the Village.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The verification on page two must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary. The applicant named in that section signs the verification.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under 5 ILCS 312 and recognizes notarial acts by an officer authorized where the act is performed under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form requires an original legal description and written owner permission. It lists a nonrefundable $250 filing fee, costs for legal advertising and mailings, and notice posting before the public hearing.
Application for Rezoning in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.