Do I need a notary for the zoning permit application?

No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, but it has no notary block. The required site plan and any sewer permit are not identified as notarized.

What should I include with the application?

Attach a site plan or draw one on the next page, showing the requested property details. If a new sewer system will be installed, the form says a sewer permit number is required before a permit can be issued.

Does the application have a fee?

Yes. The form lists fees by project type and says the fee is collected upon receipt of the application. Checks should be payable to Shelby County Treasurer.

Shelby County, IL · Shelby County

No notary required

Application for a Zoning Permit

Shelby County property owners and applicants use this application to request a zoning permit for proposed construction, additions, alterations, or changes to property.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Shelby County · Shelby County, Shelby County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: shelbycounty-il.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 Improvement Location Permit for the erection, placement, or alteration of buildings and premises. The county requires all requested information before issuing a permit. The form asks for applicant and property details, project type, building information, and a site plan; it also includes optional requests for a variance, special exemption, or rezoning.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing construction, additions, alterations, or other listed improvements in Shelby County should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Shelby County Zoning Office at 315 ½ East Main Street, Shelbyville, IL 62565. The form lists [email protected] and says the applicable permit fee is collected upon receipt.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required site plan and any sewer permit are not identified as notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Shelby County zoning permit application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the requested applicant, property, project, and building information, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Materials
Attach a site plan or draw one on the next page. Include the sewer permit number if a new sewer system will be installed.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the application to the Shelby County Zoning Office at the address listed on the form and pay the applicable fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the zoning permit application?: No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, but it has no notary block. The required site plan and any sewer permit are not identified as notarized.
How do I submit the zoning permit application?: Submit it to the Shelby County Zoning Office at 315 ½ East Main Street, Shelbyville, IL 62565. The form also lists [email protected].
What should I include with the application?: Attach a site plan or draw one on the next page, showing the requested property details. If a new sewer system will be installed, the form says a sewer permit number is required before a permit can be issued.
Does the application have a fee?: Yes. The form lists fees by project type and says the fee is collected upon receipt of the application. Checks should be payable to Shelby County Treasurer.

Need something notarized?

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