East Chicago, IN · Lake County
Facade City-Wide Contractor Information
This five-page information form explains East Chicago’s facade grant program and sets out contractor responsibilities for contractors selected to complete approved facade improvements.
- 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 form describes eligible facade work, grant awards, payment requirements, and the documentation needed after project completion. A selected contractor must provide a signed copy of this information form, the Notice to Proceed, a W-9, and contact details to the City’s Planning and Economic Development Department; the contractor also agrees to follow program guidelines and provide cost documentation, permits, invoices, and final lien waivers.
Who needs it
Contractors selected for an approved East Chicago facade grant project need this information form and must provide the signed copy and other listed materials to the City.
Why it needs a notary
The Notice to Proceed page has a notary public line, seal space, and commission-expiration field; the building owner and lease holder sign the authorization before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Facade City-Wide Contractor Information form and review its program requirements and Notice to Proceed page.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the Notice to Proceed fields for the business, lease holder, building address, and approved scope of work.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the building owner and lease holder signatures shown on the Notice to Proceed.
- 4
Sign on Video
The required signers complete their signatures during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Provide the signed form, Notice to Proceed, W-9, and contractor contact details to East Chicago’s Planning and Economic Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Chicago. 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 complete the notarized Notice to Proceed?
- Fill in the business, lease holder, building address, and scope of work. The building owner and lease holder sign the Notice to Proceed before a notary.
- Do I need a notary for this contractor information form?
- The form includes a notary public line, seal space, and commission-expiration field on the Notice to Proceed page. Confirm which signatures need notarization with the City.
- What should the contractor submit to the City?
- The form says the awarded contractor must provide a signed copy of this information form, the Notice to Proceed, a W-9, and contact details to the Planning and Economic Development Department.
- Can I sign the Notice to Proceed with an online notary?
- Indiana law provides for remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. The form does not specify an online notarization method; confirm with the city or town if unsure.