Do I need a notary for the Zoning Compliance and Building Permit Application?

No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, plus the owner’s signature and date if applicable. It does not specify a notarized attachment.

How do I submit the application?

Submit it to the Randolph County Land Resource Management Office, 1 Taylor, Room 207, Chester, IL 62233-1954. The instructions say to make the check payable to that office.

What should I attach to the application?

Attach a clear site plan showing the lot, structures, driveways, easements, utilities, and other listed details. For a single-family residence, include house plans and contact the Randolph County Health Department about septic approval.

What information does the application request?

It asks for applicant and property information, proposed use, flood plain details when applicable, and building information. The building questions vary by structure type.

Randolph County, IL · Randolph County

No notary required

Zoning Compliance and Solar/Wind Farm Building Permit Application

Randolph County property owners and applicants use this application to request an initial certificate of zoning compliance and a building permit.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Randolph County · Randolph County, Randolph County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: randolphcountyil.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this application to request an initial certificate of zoning compliance and building permit from the Randolph County Land Resource Management Office. It asks for applicant and property details, proposed use, flood plain information when applicable, and building details. Attach a site plan with the required measurements; single-family residence applications should include house plans, and applicants should contact the county health department about septic approval.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking an initial certificate of zoning compliance and building permit for a property in Randolph County should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Randolph County Land Resource Management Office, 1 Taylor, Room 207, Chester, IL 62233-1954. Make the check payable to the office; the instructions list a $35 zoning fee and a building fee based on estimated structure cost.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, if applicable, owner sign the form, and no notarized attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Zoning Compliance and Solar/Wind Farm Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant, property, proposed use, and building details, completing the sections that apply to the structure.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach a site plan showing the required details and measurements. Include house plans for a single-family residence.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it with payment to the Randolph County Land Resource Management Office.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Compliance and Building Permit Application?: No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, plus the owner’s signature and date if applicable. It does not specify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the application?: Submit it to the Randolph County Land Resource Management Office, 1 Taylor, Room 207, Chester, IL 62233-1954. The instructions say to make the check payable to that office.
What should I attach to the application?: Attach a clear site plan showing the lot, structures, driveways, easements, utilities, and other listed details. For a single-family residence, include house plans and contact the Randolph County Health Department about septic approval.
What information does the application request?: It asks for applicant and property information, proposed use, flood plain details when applicable, and building information. The building questions vary by structure type.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Compliance and Solar/Wind Farm Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.