Troy, IL · Madison County
Residential Building Permit Application
This 13-page application is for property owners or their authorized representatives seeking a residential building permit, with separate notarized certifications required from the contractor and certified plumber.
- 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
The application collects owner, applicant, construction, and project details for proposed residential work, and includes a plot plan and construction specifications. Before the permit is issued, the form requires a completed energy code awareness certification signed by the contractor and a plumbing installation certification signed by a certified plumber; both must be signed before a notary and submitted to the Building & Zoning Department.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives applying for residential construction permits, along with the contractor and certified plumber completing the required certifications.
Why it needs a notary
The energy code and plumbing certifications each contain a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the contractor and certified plumber sign their respective certifications before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the residential building permit application and review the required pages, including the certifications on pages 6 and 7.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill out the application and project information. Have the contractor complete the energy code certification and the certified plumber complete the plumbing certification.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for each person who must sign a certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
The contractor and certified plumber sign their respective certifications during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed certifications and application to Troy’s Building & Zoning Department as directed by the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Troy. 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 certifications notarized online?
- Book a session with a commissioned online notary. The contractor and certified plumber should each have their own certification ready, show identification, and sign during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- The form specifically requires the energy code awareness certification and plumbing installation certification to be signed before a notary. The application also has a separate owner acknowledgement and certification.
- Can I complete these certifications remotely?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- When must I submit the notarized certifications?
- The form says both certifications must be completed, signed before a notary, and submitted to the Building & Zoning Department for approval before the permit will be issued.