Braidwood, IL · Will County

No notary required

Final Occupancy Requirements

Braidwood owners and general contractors sign this form to acknowledge occupancy requirements before a residence is occupied.

What this form is

This form records owners’ and the general contractor’s acknowledgment of the City of Braidwood’s occupancy requirements. It says a final inspection by the Building Inspector and Plumbing Inspector is required, and the occupancy permit may take two to three days after approval. Owners must not move in until the permit is completed and they have contacted the office for results.

Who needs it

Property owners and the general contractor sign this form when seeking final occupancy for a residence in Braidwood.

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 document is signed and dated without a notary; it references an information packet and specification sheet, but does not say either must be sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Final Occupancy Requirements PDF for Braidwood.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Read the information packet and specification sheet, then have the owners and general contractor sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Complete The Final Inspection

    Arrange for the final inspection by the Building Inspector and Plumbing Inspector, as stated on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Final Occupancy Requirements form?
No. The form has signature and date lines but no notary block. It references an information packet and specification sheet without saying either must be sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the Final Occupancy Requirements form?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What inspections are required for final occupancy?
The form says a final inspection from the Building Inspector and Plumbing Inspector is required before final occupancy.
When can occupants move into the residence?
The form says not to occupy until the occupancy permit is obtained. Owners must wait until the CO permit is completed and contact the office for results.

Need something notarized?

This Final Occupancy Requirements doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.