Joliet, IL · Will County
Zoning Reclassification Petition
This petition requests a change to a property's zoning classification and is filed by the petitioner with the City of Joliet, along with ownership disclosures and supporting application materials.
- 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 petition identifies the property, its current use and zoning, the requested classification, and the reason for the request. Joliet's instructions say applicants should check requirements with Planning Division staff and file at least 27 days before a Plan Commission meeting; the packet also includes an ownership disclosure form and sign-posting instructions. The petitioner agrees to attend or be represented at the hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or other petitioner seeking a zoning reclassification in Joliet must submit the petition and required ownership disclosure with the application materials.
Why it needs a notary
The petition includes a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary; the petitioner signs the sworn statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the zoning reclassification petition and related ownership disclosure and instructions from the City of Joliet.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, petitioner, owner, and requested zoning information, and prepare the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the petition's sworn statement and jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the petitioner statement during the online notary session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the completed petition and required materials with the City of Joliet according to its deadlines and procedures.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Joliet. 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 submit a zoning reclassification petition?
- Complete the petition and ownership disclosure, gather the required supporting materials, and file with the City at least 27 days before a Plan Commission meeting. Follow the city's sign-posting instructions.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The petition contains a sworn statement and a jurat, so the petitioner signs before a notary. The ownership disclosure form has a signature line but no notary block shown in the supplied text.
- Can I notarize the petition online?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. Illinois also recognizes notarial acts performed elsewhere by an officer authorized where the act takes place.
- What if I am unsure whether the city accepts online notarization?
- The supplied instructions describe filing and hearing procedures but do not specify whether online notarization is accepted. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.