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

No. The application asks the owner to sign and date it; it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Building and Zoning Permit Application?

Submit the completed application with plans or specifications to the Office of the Building Trustee. The form encourages applicants to visit that office for help completing it.

What must accompany the permit application?

Plans or specifications must accompany the application or it will not be considered. The form says an informal drawing showing the planned project is acceptable.

What project details does the application ask for?

It asks for the proposed construction address, construction type, existing and proposed uses, and information about any required zoning approval or requested variation or special exception.

Jerome, IL · Sangamon County

No notary required

Building and Zoning Permit Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a Jerome permit for new construction, moving, alterations, additions, or a proposed building or premises use.

What this form is

The Village of Jerome requires this application to request a permit under its Building Code and Zoning Ordinance for proposed construction or use of buildings and premises. Applicants provide the project address, construction type, existing and proposed uses, and any special requirements. Plans or specifications must accompany the application; an informal project drawing is acceptable.

Who needs it

Anyone applying for a Jerome permit for construction, moving, alterations, additions, or a proposed building or premises use needs this application.

How to submit it

The form encourages applicants to visit the Office of the Building Trustee for help completing it. Submit the completed application with plans or specifications to that office.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the form requests the owner's signature and date, and does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Building and Zoning Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Complete all requested information, including the project address, construction type, and existing and proposed uses.
3
Gather Project Plans
Attach plans or specifications; an informal drawing showing the planned project is acceptable.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it with the plans or specifications to the Office of the Building Trustee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building and Zoning Permit Application?: No. The application asks the owner to sign and date it; it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Building and Zoning Permit Application?: Submit the completed application with plans or specifications to the Office of the Building Trustee. The form encourages applicants to visit that office for help completing it.
What must accompany the permit application?: Plans or specifications must accompany the application or it will not be considered. The form says an informal drawing showing the planned project is acceptable.
What project details does the application ask for?: It asks for the proposed construction address, construction type, existing and proposed uses, and information about any required zoning approval or requested variation or special exception.

Need something notarized?

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