Tilton, IL · Vermilion County
Firefighter Application Packet
This seven-page packet is for people applying to the Village of Tilton Fire Department and includes employment, background verification, and personal information release forms requiring notarized signatures.
- 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
The packet collects an applicant’s employment history, qualifications, references, and authorization for the Village to review personal records. Applicants must complete and submit the packet with the listed supporting documents to Tilton Village Hall; the checklist requires notarized signatures on the Application/Employment Agreement on page 5 and the Release of Personal Information on page 6.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a firefighter position with the Village of Tilton must complete this packet and submit it with the supporting documents listed in its checklist.
Why it needs a notary
Pages 5 and 6 each have a sworn-before-me jurat block; the applicant signs the Application/Employment Agreement and Release of Personal Information before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the Village of Tilton Fire Department firefighter application packet and review its instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the application, questionnaire, background verification forms, and both forms that require notarization.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the Application/Employment Agreement and Release of Personal Information.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the required forms during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions for each sworn-before-me block.
- 5
Submit The Packet
Include the required attachments and checklist, then mail or hand-deliver the completed packet to Tilton Village Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tilton. 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
- Which pages of the firefighter application packet need notarization?
- The packet instructions and checklist require notarized signatures on page 5, the Application/Employment Agreement, and page 6, the Release of Personal Information.
- How do I get the packet notarized online?
- Complete the packet, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the required pages during the video session, following the notary’s instructions, and submit the full packet to Tilton Village Hall.
- Do I need to notarize both forms?
- Yes. The application checklist marks both the Application/Employment Agreement and the Release of Personal Information as requiring notarization. The applicant signs each before the notary.
- Can I submit the application by fax?
- No. The packet says faxed applications and required attachments cannot be accepted. It directs applicants to mail or hand-deliver the completed packet to Tilton Village Hall; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can I sign the forms with an online notary?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization for a commissioned online notary. Confirm that the Village will accept the remotely notarized pages before submitting the packet.