Who can use the Owner-Applicant Permit Application?

The application is for owners of detached one-family dwellings owned and to be occupied by the applicant, who plan to perform their own electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work.

What information does the application request?

It asks for the property and owner information, whether the applicant will reside at the address and do the work, descriptions of the work, valuation, and the applicant’s signature and date.

Do I need a notary for the Owner-Applicant Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized attachment or related sworn step.

Rockford, IL · Winnebago County

No notary required

Owner-Applicant Permit Application for Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Self-Work

Owners of eligible one-family dwellings use this application to request Rockford permits for electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work they plan to perform themselves.

What this form is

This application is for owners of detached one-family dwellings who plan to perform electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work themselves. The city issues these permits separately from a building permit, and the application asks for property and owner information, work descriptions, valuation, and a signature and date. The applicant confirms the information is true and agrees to follow city ordinances and pay required fees.

Who needs it

An owner of a detached one-family dwelling who will occupy the property and plans to do its electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to Community & Economic Development Department, Construction & Development Services, 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104. The form lists (779) 348-7158 and www.rockfordil.gov.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any notarized attachment or related sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Owner-Applicant Permit Application PDF for electrical, plumbing, or mechanical self-work.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the property and owner details, describe the applicable work, enter its valuation, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Accompanying Documents
Include any accompanying documents; the application confirms that information in the application and accompanying documents is true and correct.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to Construction & Development Services at 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104.

Frequently asked questions

Who can use the Owner-Applicant Permit Application?: The application is for owners of detached one-family dwellings owned and to be occupied by the applicant, who plan to perform their own electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work.
What information does the application request?: It asks for the property and owner information, whether the applicant will reside at the address and do the work, descriptions of the work, valuation, and the applicant’s signature and date.
Do I need a notary for the Owner-Applicant Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized attachment or related sworn step.
How do I submit the Owner-Applicant Permit Application?: Submit it to Community & Economic Development Department, Construction & Development Services, 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104. The form also lists a phone number and city website.

Need something notarized?

This Owner-Applicant Permit Application for Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Self-Work doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.