New Berlin, IL · Sangamon County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request plan examination and a building permit from New Berlin before starting a project.

What this form is

This application requests plan examination and a building permit for proposed construction or other property improvements. The document says zoning and building permit applications must be approved and a formal permit issued by the Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator before project startup. It asks for project, property, owner, contractor, and improvement details, along with plans or other documents submitted and the applicant’s certification.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent seeking approval for a building or zoning project in New Berlin should complete this application before work starts.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Village of New Berlin Building and Zoning Department at 301 E. Illinois, P.O. Box 357. The form lists [email protected] and has review and permit fee fields.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it includes a certification under penalties of perjury, but no separate notarized attachment or step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the project, property, owner, contractor, and improvement information requested, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Plans And Documents

    Include the plans and other documents for the project, such as a survey, plat map, or site plan, as applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Village

    Submit the application to the Building and Zoning Department at 301 E. Illinois, P.O. Box 357.

Frequently asked questions

What is the New Berlin Building Permit Application for?
It requests plan examination and a building permit for proposed construction or property improvements. The application asks for project and property details, owner and contractor information, and information about plans or other documents submitted.
Who completes this application?
The property owner or an authorized agent completes it. The applicant certifies that the owner has authorized the application when the applicant is acting as an agent.
Do I need a notary for the New Berlin Building Permit Application?
No. This application is signed without a notary. It includes a certification under penalties of perjury, but no separate notarized attachment or step.
How do I submit the New Berlin Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the Village of New Berlin Building and Zoning Department at 301 E. Illinois, P.O. Box 357. The form also lists [email protected] and includes review and permit fee fields.

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.