Freeport, IL · Stephenson County
Special Use Application
This application requests a special use permit for a property in Freeport and is filed with the City by the applicant, with supporting information and attachments required for 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
Use this nine-page packet to request a special use permit from the City of Freeport. It asks for property and zoning details, a description of the proposed use, and responses about neighborhood impacts and the City’s Comprehensive Plan; applicants must also provide a site plan or plat. The packet includes authorization and public-hearing notice attachments, affidavits of mailing and posted notice, and a $200 filing fee due when the application is submitted.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a special use permit in Freeport use this packet and provide the requested property details, supporting materials, notices, and affidavits.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes an acknowledgment for the owner’s signature, while attachments require sworn affidavits; each person signing a notarial block must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Freeport Special Use Application packet and review its attachments and posted-notice instructions.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter applicant and property details, describe the proposed use, answer the review questions, and prepare the requested supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the signatures and affidavits that require notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signer completes the appropriate acknowledgment or sworn affidavit in the notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, attachments, supporting documents, and $200 filing fee to the City of Freeport.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Freeport. 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 this application notarized online?
- Complete the form fields first, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the relevant blocks during the video session, and submit the completed packet and required attachments to the City.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form has an acknowledgment for an owner’s signature and sworn affidavit blocks in its attachments. The people signing those notarial blocks must appear before a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. City procedures may vary, so confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form calls for a site plan or plat showing the proposed special use, and allows extra pages for a project narrative or responses. It also includes attachments for authorization, hearing notice, and affidavits.
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