Godfrey, IL · Madison County
Application for Special Use Permit
This three-page application asks property applicants to describe a proposed special use and provide information for Godfrey’s Planning and Zoning Commission to 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 special use permit for a property in Godfrey. It asks for the property address, parcel ID, zoning district, applicant details, a description of the proposed use, and responses to eight review standards. The form also lists submission requirements, including a legal description and written owner permission, and explains notice and meeting information. Its verification must be sworn and signed before a notary.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a special use permit in Godfrey should complete the application and provide the requested property, proposal, and review information.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a verification with a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant named in the verification signs and swears to its statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the three-page Application for Special Use Permit from the Village of Godfrey.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Add the property and applicant details, describe the proposed use, answer the review standards, and gather the listed supporting information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the page 3 verification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the verification in the notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Follow the application’s submission instructions and provide the completed form and required materials to the Village of Godfrey.
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 application’s verification notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear 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 3 says the applicant is duly sworn and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. The applicant named in that verification must sign and swear before a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its notaries under 5 ILCS 312 and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What else does the application require?
- The form lists a legal description of the property and written owner permission, requires notice posting 10 days before the public hearing, and says applicants must attend meetings.
Application for Special Use Permit in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.