New Lenox, IL · Will County
New Construction Application – Residential
This residential building permit packet collects project, property, contractor, and site-control information from applicants seeking approval for new home construction in New Lenox.
- 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
Applicants use this packet to provide property and building details, identify contractors, and submit the plans and other items listed on the residential checklist. It also includes a site development and erosion control permit section and an open space fee acknowledgment. The packet is for residential new construction; the Village says the building permit application is not complete until applicable checklist details are satisfied, and the permit cannot be issued until project contractors are registered.
Who needs it
A property owner, builder, or other applicant seeking a New Lenox residential building permit for new construction should complete the applicable packet sections.
Why it needs a notary
The site development permit section has a jurat for the applicant's signature, and the open space fee acknowledgment has a subscribed-and-sworn block for the named signer.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the residential new construction application packet from the Village of New Lenox.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Sections
Fill in project and property details and prepare the checklist items that apply to your project. Leave sworn signature blocks unsigned.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the jurat and subscribed-and-sworn blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the required sections during the live video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application packet and applicable supporting materials to the Village of New Lenox.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Lenox. 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
- Which sections of this packet need notarization?
- The site development and erosion control section includes a signature sworn before a notary. The open space fee acknowledgment also includes a subscribed-and-sworn block.
- How do I complete the notarized sections online?
- Complete the form without signing the sworn sections, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and follow the notary's directions.
- Do I need to submit the whole packet with my notarized signature?
- The packet includes the residential application, checklist, site development permit, and open space fee acknowledgment. Follow the Village's submittal instructions for the sections and supporting materials that apply to your project.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries under 5 ILCS 312, and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.