Rockford, IL · Winnebago County
Home Occupation Registration Application
This application registers a proposed home occupation in Rockford and is completed by the applicant or lawful representative seeking to describe the business use and its operation.
- 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
Rockford’s Home Occupation Registration Application collects the property location, applicant contact information, type of occupation, hours, equipment, work area, and method of operation. The applicant or lawful representative signs a sworn statement that the application’s information is true and correct. Submit the completed application to the City of Rockford Planning and Zoning Division for review; the form also includes space for zoning approval and district information.
Who needs it
An applicant or lawful representative seeking to register a home occupation at a Rockford property should complete and submit this application to Planning and Zoning.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating “SWORN and SUBSCRIBED to before me”; the applicant or lawful representative signs the truth statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Home Occupation Registration Application from the City of Rockford.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide the property, applicant, occupation, equipment, work-area, and operation details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application and swear to the truth of its statements during the notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application to Rockford’s Planning and Zoning Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rockford. 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 home occupation application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video session and submit the notarized application to Rockford Planning and Zoning.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat requiring the applicant or lawful representative to swear that the statements are true and correct before a notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the property location, applicant details, occupation and hours, equipment, location within the dwelling, and method of operation.