Bolingbrook, IL · Will County
Landlord License Application
The Landlord License Application lets rental property owners, agents, and managers apply for or renew a Village license and provide required contact, property, and lease-compliance information.
- 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 application is for owners, agents, or managers with authority to sign leases or rental agreements for rental dwellings in the Village. Applicants provide personal and emergency contact details, list rental addresses, certify completion of the landlord training video, and acknowledge lease requirements; the form also includes a sworn statement. The Village requires the license annually, with renewal applications and payment submitted to its Code Enforcement Department.
Who needs it
Any owner, agent, or manager authorized to sign leases or rental agreements for a rental dwelling in the Village must apply for or renew a landlord license.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat with a “Signed and sworn to before me” statement; each applicant signs the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Landlord License Application from the Village and review all three pages, including the lease requirements.
- 2
Complete The Form
Choose new license or renewal, provide the requested information, list rental addresses, and gather the required attachments and fee.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video and sign the application when directed; the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the completed application and required materials to the Village at the address shown on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bolingbrook. 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
- How do I complete the notarized portion of the application?
- Complete the application, then sign its certification while appearing before the notary. The notary completes the jurat, including the date, signature, appointment expiration, and stamp or seal.
- Do I need to have the application notarized?
- Yes. The application includes a “Signed and sworn to before me” jurat, so the applicant must sign the certification before a notary.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Illinois law (5 ILCS 312) authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries, and 765 ILCS 30 recognizes acts by an officer authorized where performed. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What else should I submit with the application?
- The form requests a $75 check payable to the Village and a copy of the applicant’s driver’s license. It also asks applicants to list all rental dwelling addresses and include trust disclosure information when applicable.