New Lenox, IL · Will County
Variance Application Packet
This packet lets a petitioner request a zoning variance, explain the proposal and variance criteria, and provide supporting information for review by the Village of 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
The Village of New Lenox uses this packet for variance requests that require a public hearing. It collects site and petitioner details, explanations of how the request meets the variance criteria, and related materials, including neighborhood notification and disclosure forms. The petitioner certifies that the application information is true and factual, and must notify property owners within 250 feet at least 10 days before the hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners or other petitioners seeking a zoning variance in New Lenox should complete the packet and submit the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The petitioner signs the application’s sworn statement before a notary; separate packet affidavits and the beneficiary disclosure also include sworn or subscribed notary blocks.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Variance Application Packet and review its application, criteria, checklist, and supporting forms.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Forms
Enter petitioner and site information, explain the variance request, and prepare the supporting items listed in the packet.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the petitioner statement and any applicable notarized forms.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the required statement or affidavit during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit The Packet
Submit the completed application and required copies, fees, and supporting materials to the Village as directed.
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
- How do I get the variance application notarized online?
- Complete the form fields that apply, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the petitioner statement or applicable affidavit during the video session, and follow the Village’s instructions for submitting the packet.
- Do I need to notarize the entire variance packet?
- The application includes a statement signed and sworn to before a notary. Additional packet documents, including the Sign Posting Authorization, Public Hearing Fee Acknowledgement, Affidavit of Owner’s Consent, and Disclosure of Beneficiaries, also contain notary blocks.
- Can this packet be notarized remotely?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312), and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by officers authorized where the act occurs under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What else must accompany the variance application?
- The packet checklist calls for items such as copies of a plat of survey, a legal description, the applicable review fee, and completed supporting forms. It also requires notification to property owners within 250 feet at least 10 days before the public hearing.