Silvis, IL · Rock Island County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Silvis property owners, registered contractors, or authorized agents use this application to request a building permit and provide project and applicant information.

What this form is

This application requests a building permit for proposed work at a Silvis property. It asks for the project address, owner and applicant details, work description, valuation, subcontractors, and construction details such as square footage and materials. The applicant certifies the information is correct, accepts responsibility for the work, and agrees to contact the Inspections Department for applicable inspections when work is complete.

Who needs it

A registered contractor, property owner of record, or authorized agent seeking a building permit for work in Silvis should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form names the Inspections Department at 121 11th Street, Silvis, IL 61282. It lists office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00–9:00 AM and 12:00–1:00 PM, or by appointment.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions written owner authorization for an authorized agent but does not say that authorization must be notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Silvis Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Select the applicant type and provide the project, valuation, subcontractor, construction, and applicant information requested.

  3. 3

    Gather Written Authorization

    If applying as an authorized agent, obtain written authorization from the owner, as indicated on the form.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the applicant certification.

  5. 5

    Submit To The Inspections Department

    The form names the Inspections Department at 121 11th Street, Silvis, IL 61282, and lists hours or submission by appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Silvis building permit application request?
It asks for the project address, owner and applicant details, work description, valuation, subcontractors, and construction details such as square footage and materials.
Who can apply for a building permit in Silvis?
The form allows a contractor registered with Silvis, the property owner of legal record, or an authorized agent with written authorization from the owner to apply.
Do I need a notary for the Silvis Building Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It mentions written owner authorization for an authorized agent but does not say that authorization must be notarized.
How do I submit the Silvis building permit application?
The form names the Inspections Department at 121 11th Street, Silvis, IL 61282. It lists office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00–9:00 AM and 12:00–1:00 PM, or by appointment.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.