Do I need a notary for the Accessory Structure Application?

No. The application has no notary block; the owner or representative signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Accessory Structure Application?

Submit it to the county department named on the form. The document does not list a submission address or other contact details, so check the county website.

What information does the application ask for?

It requests property, owner, lessee, contractor, and project information, including structure dimensions, intended use, and project cost.

What should I include with the application?

Provide the full legal property description or a deed copy, and draw a site plan showing the property, access roads, existing and proposed structures, property lines, well, and septic system.

Whiteside County, IL · Whiteside County

No notary required

Accessory Structure Application

Whiteside County property owners or their representatives use this application to request a building permit for an accessory structure.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Whiteside County · Whiteside County, Whiteside County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: whitesidecountyil.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit for an accessory structure in Whiteside County. It asks for property, owner, lessee, contractor, and project details, including the structure’s dimensions, intended use, and cost. Applicants must provide a full legal description or deed copy and draw a site plan showing existing and proposed structures, property lines, roads, well, and septic system.

Who needs it

A property owner or representative applying for a building permit for an accessory structure in Whiteside County needs this application.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the owner or representative just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Accessory Structure Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, owner or lessee, contractor, and accessory structure details, then sign the declaration.
3
Prepare the Site Information
Provide the full legal description or a deed copy and draw the site plan as instructed on the form.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed application and supporting information to the county department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Accessory Structure Application?: No. The application has no notary block; the owner or representative signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Accessory Structure Application?: Submit it to the county department named on the form. The document does not list a submission address or other contact details, so check the county website.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests property, owner, lessee, contractor, and project information, including structure dimensions, intended use, and project cost.
What should I include with the application?: Provide the full legal property description or a deed copy, and draw a site plan showing the property, access roads, existing and proposed structures, property lines, well, and septic system.

Need something notarized?

This Accessory Structure Application doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.