Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration?

No. The form is signed and dated by the owner without a notary. It also requires a Vacant Building Plan and evidence of current, appropriate insurance, but does not identify either as sworn or notarized.

What must I include with the registration?

Submit a written Vacant Building Plan and evidence of current, appropriate insurance. The plan addresses building security, maintenance, planned improvements, and other details listed in the form.

When does the form say registration is due?

The form says owners must register within 60 days after a building becomes vacant and renew annually. It also says to report changes in registration information within 15 days.

East St. Louis, IL · St. Clair County

No notary required

Vacant Building Registration

Property owners use this form to register a vacant residential, commercial, or industrial building with East St. Louis Regulatory Affairs and Code Enforcement.

What this form is

East St. Louis requires owners to register vacant buildings and submit a Vacant Building Plan with the registration. The form requests property and vacancy details, structure type, owner and contact information, and a signature. The plan asks about insurance, building security, maintenance, planned improvements, and possible re-occupancy or demolition. The document says registration is due within 60 days after a building becomes vacant, with annual renewals and updates when registration information changes.

Who needs it

Owners of vacant residential, commercial, or industrial buildings in East St. Louis must register each property separately and provide a Vacant Building Plan.

How to submit it

Submit the completed registration, Vacant Building Plan, and required insurance evidence to Regulatory Affairs and Code Enforcement at 301 River Park Drive, East St. Louis. The form lists fees based on property type and vacancy duration.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates the form, and the required Vacant Building Plan and insurance evidence are not identified as sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Vacant Building Registration PDF for East St. Louis.
2
Complete The Registration
Provide the property, vacancy, structure, owner, and contact information, then sign and date the form.
3
Gather The Required Attachments
Prepare the Vacant Building Plan and evidence of current, appropriate insurance.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the registration and attachments to Regulatory Affairs and Code Enforcement at 301 River Park Drive, East St. Louis.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration?: No. The form is signed and dated by the owner without a notary. It also requires a Vacant Building Plan and evidence of current, appropriate insurance, but does not identify either as sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the Vacant Building Registration?: Submit the completed registration, Vacant Building Plan, and required insurance evidence to Regulatory Affairs and Code Enforcement at 301 River Park Drive, East St. Louis.
What must I include with the registration?: Submit a written Vacant Building Plan and evidence of current, appropriate insurance. The plan addresses building security, maintenance, planned improvements, and other details listed in the form.
When does the form say registration is due?: The form says owners must register within 60 days after a building becomes vacant and renew annually. It also says to report changes in registration information within 15 days.

Need something notarized?

This Vacant Building Registration doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.