Elwood, IL · Will County
Special Use Permit Application
This four-page application requests approval for a special use permit and is filed with the Village Clerk by a property applicant seeking a special use in Elwood.
- 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 asks for information about the applicant, property, zoning, proposed use, planned improvements, and possible effects on nearby properties and traffic. The Village of Elwood application requests that the applicant submit it to the Village Clerk and swear that its statements are true; it also asks about supporting materials and the application fee.
Who needs it
A property applicant seeking Village of Elwood approval for a proposed special use should complete and file this application with the Village Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn statement and a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant or authorized signer signs the oath before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Village of Elwood Special Use Permit Application and review all four pages.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide applicant and property details, describe the proposed use, and complete the sworn statement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Take the oath and sign the application during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the completed, notarized application to the Village Clerk using the Village's filing instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elwood. 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 get the special use application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video appointment and submit the notarized application to the Village Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application ends with a sworn statement and a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn to before a notary. The applicant or authorized signer takes the oath and signs before the notary.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes its notaries to perform electronic and remote notarizations under the state's Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312). Illinois also recognizes acts performed outside the state by an officer authorized where the act takes place under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30).
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- The form is addressed to the Village Clerk at the Village of Elwood, 401 E. Mississippi Ave., Elwood, IL 60421. Contact the Village about filing details; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Special Use Permit Application in other Will County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.