Ellsworth, IL · McLean County
Application for Zoning Permit
This application requests a Village of Ellsworth zoning permit and is completed by people seeking to establish or change a property use, build or move a structure, or install certain fences.
- 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 asks for the property's legal description, a dimensional drawing, and information about zoning regulations, the owner, applicant, contractor, and estimated project cost. The Village's ordinance requires a written permit before starting specified work or changing property uses, including new uses, certain construction, and fences that cannot be clearly viewed through. The undersigned also swear that the information is accurate and complies with the zoning ordinance.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants planning a use change, specified construction, or an opaque fence should complete this application and obtain the required permit before starting.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-before-me jurat; the person or people making the accuracy statement sign before a notary and swear the information is accurate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the zoning permit application and review its instructions and required information.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and project details, include the legal description, and prepare the required dimensional drawing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear that the information is accurate during the notary video session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and required drawing to the Village of Ellsworth before starting work that requires a permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ellsworth. 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 this zoning permit application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the accuracy statement during the video session, and submit the application and required drawing to the Village.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The form includes a sworn statement and a “Sworn before me” section with a notary line. The person making that statement must sign and swear before a notary.
- When does the Village require a zoning permit?
- The form says to obtain a written permit before starting specified work, such as establishing a new property use, changing uses, certain construction, or installing a fence that cannot be clearly viewed through.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its notaries under 5 ILCS 312 and recognizes notarial acts by officers authorized where performed under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.