Georgetown, IL · Vermilion County

No notary required

Building/Fence Permit Application

Georgetown residents and property owners use this application to request approval for building work or a fence before construction begins.

What this form is

The application requests approval for new construction, remodeling or repairs, and fences. It asks for the resident’s contact details, project address and description, contractors and license numbers, estimated cost, and start date. Include a property diagram showing structures, nearby roads or alleys, property lines, and the proposed work. The form says construction should not begin until the application is approved.

Who needs it

Georgetown residents planning new construction, remodeling, repairs, or a fence should complete this application before beginning the work.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application does not require a notary; it asks for a date and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building/Fence Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide your contact details, project information, contractors and license numbers, estimated cost, and start date.

  3. 3

    Prepare The Property Diagram

    Show current structures, adjacent roads or alleys, property lines, and the location of the proposed work.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building/Fence Permit Application?
No. This application does not require notarization and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Building/Fence Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What should I include with the application?
Provide a diagram of the entire property showing structures, roads or alleys, property lines, and the proposed work. For digging, obtain JULIE clearance by calling 811 before submitting.
When can construction begin?
The form says construction should not begin until the application has been approved.

Need something notarized?

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