Mackinaw, IL · Tazewell County

No notary required

Backyard Hen Permit Renewal Application

Mackinaw residents use this application to renew a backyard hen permit, report changes to their coop or yard, and provide required applicant information.

What this form is

This application is for renewing a Backyard Hen Permit in Mackinaw. Applicants provide their contact and property information, describe changes to the coop or yard, and affirm that the information and Attachments A–C are true and correct. Attachments A and B are required only if changes have occurred; Attachment C is for tenant applicants. The application states that the $25 fee is nonrefundable.

Who needs it

Mackinaw residents renewing a Backyard Hen Permit should complete this application and any applicable attachments.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Mackinaw Police Department, 102 East Fast Avenue, P.O. Box 500, Mackinaw, Illinois 61755. The form lists a $25.00 application/permit fee.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; tenants must also provide the landlord’s signature on Attachment C, which does not request notarization.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Backyard Hen Permit Renewal Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in your name, address, phone number, email, rental status, and any changes to your coop or yard, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Applicable Attachments

    Complete Attachments A and B if changes have occurred. If you are a tenant, have your landlord complete and sign Attachment C.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Police Department

    Submit the application to the Mackinaw Police Department at 102 East Fast Avenue, P.O. Box 500, Mackinaw, Illinois 61755.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Backyard Hen Permit Renewal Application?
No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. Tenant applicants must also obtain the landlord’s signature on Attachment C; it does not request notarization.
How do I submit the Backyard Hen Permit Renewal Application?
Submit it to the Mackinaw Police Department at 102 East Fast Avenue, P.O. Box 500, Mackinaw, Illinois 61755. The form lists a $25.00 application/permit fee.
Which attachments do I need to complete?
Complete Attachments A and B only if changes have occurred. Attachment C is for applicants who are tenants and includes a landlord permission statement.
What information does the renewal application ask for?
It asks for applicant contact and property information, whether the property is rented, and any changes to the coop or yard. The applicant signs and dates a certification.

Need something notarized?

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