Belleville, IL · St. Clair County
Non-Highway Vehicle Permit Application
This application and hold-harmless agreement are for Belleville residents or organizations seeking a city permit to operate a non-highway vehicle within municipal limits.
- 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 four-page packet combines the permit application, vehicle inspection form, and hold-harmless indemnification agreement. The applicant submits it to the City Clerk’s Office with an inspection report and proof of insurance; the form says the insurance must specifically cover the vehicle. Each permit covers one vehicle, costs an annual fee, and is valid from May 1 through April 30.
Who needs it
An individual or organization planning to operate a non-highway vehicle within Belleville’s municipal limits needs to apply and provide the required inspection and insurance documents.
Why it needs a notary
The hold-harmless agreement has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the participant signing the agreement must sign and swear to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the non-highway vehicle permit application packet from the City of Belleville.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the organization, applicant, vehicle, and insurance information, and arrange the vehicle inspection and proof of insurance.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the hold-harmless agreement’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the agreement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the application in person to the City Clerk’s Office with the inspection report, proof of insurance, and waiver of liability form.
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 apply for a Belleville non-highway vehicle permit?
- Complete the application and submit it in person to the City Clerk’s Office with the inspection report, proof of insurance, and waiver of liability form.
- Do I need to sign the hold-harmless agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The agreement ends with a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the participant signs and swears to the agreement before a notary.
- Can I notarize the agreement online?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by eligible notaries, and recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Illinois. A commissioned online notary can guide you through signing on video; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The instructions call for an inspection report, proof of insurance specifically for the vehicle, and the waiver of liability form. The application is submitted in person to the City Clerk’s Office.
Other forms in Belleville
Non-Highway Vehicle Permit Application in other St. Clair County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.