Mackinaw, IL · Tazewell County

No notary required

Backyard Hen Permit Renewal Application

Mackinaw residents use this application to renew a backyard hen permit and report any changes to their coop or yard.

What this form is

This application lets a backyard hen permit holder request renewal and report changes to the coop or yard. It asks for applicant contact and rental-property information, a certification, and a signature and date; Attachments A–C are completed only when changes have occurred. The form states that the $25 application/permit fee is non-refundable and includes staff approval fields.

Who needs it

Mackinaw residents seeking to renew a backyard hen permit should complete the application and describe any changes to their coop or yard.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; Attachments A–C are affirmed as true and correct, and tenant permission in Attachment C is signed by the landlord.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Backyard Hen Permit Renewal Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide your name, address, phone number, email, rental-property status, and signature and date. List changes to your coop or yard.

  3. 3

    Complete Applicable Attachments

    Complete Attachments A and B only if changes occurred; tenant applicants also complete Attachment C with landlord permission.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Police Department

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

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Backyard Hen Permit Renewal Application?
Mackinaw residents seeking to renew a backyard hen permit use this application. It asks for contact details, rental-property status, and any changes to the coop or yard.
Do I need a notary for the Backyard Hen Permit Renewal Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Attachments A–C are affirmed as true and correct, and the landlord signs Attachment C when the applicant is a tenant.
How do I submit the Backyard Hen Permit Renewal Application?
Return it to Mackinaw Police Department at 102 East Fast Avenue, P.O. Box 500, Mackinaw, Illinois 61755. The form lists a $25.00 non-refundable application/permit fee.
When should I complete Attachments A–C?
Complete Attachments A and B only if changes have occurred. Attachment C is for applicants who are tenants and requires the property owner or landlord's permission.

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