Belleville, IL · St. Clair County
Certificate of Non-Conforming Use Application
This application requests a certificate for a non-conforming use and is completed by an applicant or property owner seeking the City of Belleville’s review.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application asks for property, zoning, vacancy, and past and proposed use details, including when the previous use stopped and when the non-conforming use began. Applicants must also provide a separate sketch showing all uses on the property as of that date. Use this form to apply for a Certificate of Non-Conforming Use under the City’s zoning ordinance; the application states that the certificate may be revoked if its representations or conditions are breached.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a Certificate of Non-Conforming Use for property in Belleville must provide the requested property information and a sketch of the property’s uses.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn certification before a notary, who completes the “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat on page two.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Belleville Certificate of Non-Conforming Use Application.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Complete the applicant, owner, property, zoning, and use information, and prepare the requested separate property-use sketch.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn certification.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Sign the certification during the online session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit The Application
Submit the completed application and sketch to the City of Belleville Economic Development, Planning, & Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Belleville. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn certification during the video session and follow the city’s instructions for submitting the application.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The applicant’s certification is sworn, and the form includes a jurat stating that it was subscribed and sworn to before a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information and attachments does the application request?
- The form asks for property, owner, applicant, zoning, and use details. It also instructs applicants to provide a separate sketch showing all uses on the property as of the stated date.