Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. The application has a property owner signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Building Permit Application?

The form lists the Village address as 65 State Street, P.O. Box 1, German Valley, IL 61039, and the email clerk@germanvalleyil.gov. It also lists a $25 fee.

What must I include with the application?

Include a site plot plan showing property lines, easements, street names, structures, and front, rear, and side yard dimensions. You can sketch it on page 2 or provide an additional sheet.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for property owner and contractor contact information, the permit site address, a description of proposed construction, and whether a variance is needed.

German Valley, IL · Stephenson County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners use this application to request a building permit from the Village of German Valley and provide proposed construction details and a site plot plan.

What this form is

Use this application to request approval for proposed construction in the Village of German Valley. It asks for property owner and contractor contact details, the permit site address, construction description, and whether a variance is needed. A site plot plan is required, and the form states a $25 permit fee; it also describes conditions and commitments for the proposed work.

Who needs it

Property owners proposing construction in German Valley should complete this application and provide the required site plot plan.

How to submit it

Send the application to the Village of German Valley at 65 State Street, P.O. Box 1, German Valley, IL 61039, or contact the Village at [email protected]. The form lists a $25 fee and says checks should be payable to the Village of German Valley.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the property owner just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property owner and contractor details, site address, construction description, and variance response.
3
Prepare the Site Plot Plan
Draw the required plot plan on page 2 or an additional sheet, including the details and measurements listed on the form.
4
Submit to the Village
Send the application to the Village of German Valley at the address shown on the form. The form lists a $25 fee, payable by check to the Village.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. The application has a property owner signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: The form lists the Village address as 65 State Street, P.O. Box 1, German Valley, IL 61039, and the email [email protected]. It also lists a $25 fee.
What must I include with the application?: Include a site plot plan showing property lines, easements, street names, structures, and front, rear, and side yard dimensions. You can sketch it on page 2 or provide an additional sheet.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for property owner and contractor contact information, the permit site address, a description of proposed construction, and whether a variance is needed.

Need something notarized?

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