Winfield, IN · Lake County

Solar Array Permit Application

Winfield property owners and registered contractors use this package to apply for a permit to install a solar array and provide required owner and contractor affidavits.

At a glance

Issued by
City of Winfield · Winfield, Lake County, Indiana
Notarization
Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
Official source
winfield.in.gov
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Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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 package collects property, owner, solar array, electrical, contractor, and agreement information for a proposed solar installation. Winfield requires a completed application package before submission; the owner and applicable solar, electrical, or other trade contractors provide affidavits, and the package calls for supporting drawings and property information. Rooftop systems are exempt from the engineering fee notification review described in Section 10.

Who needs it

Winfield property owners applying to install a solar array and the registered contractors or subcontractors performing the work need this application package.

Why it needs a notary

The owner and applicable contractors or subcontractors sign their affidavit blocks before a notary; each block includes an Indiana and Lake County jurat with a notary signature and commission-expiration line.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Get the Solar Array Permit Application package from the Town of Winfield.

  2. 2

    Complete the Required Sections

    Fill in the property, owner, array, electrical, agreement, and applicable contractor information.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit signatures.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Sign the applicable affidavit blocks during the online notary session.

  5. 5

    Submit to the Town

    Include the completed package and required supporting information when submitting your application to Winfield.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Winfield. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 solar array affidavits notarized online?
Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit blocks during the video session and follow the notary’s instructions.
Do I need to notarize every affidavit in the package?
The package includes separate notarized affidavit blocks for the property owner, solar array contractor, electrical subcontractor, and additional trades. Complete the blocks that apply to your project; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Can I use an online notary for this form?
Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17. IC 33-42-9-8 also recognizes notarial acts by an authorized officer of another state.
What should I prepare before submitting the application?
The package says all requirements must be completed before submission. Gather the property and parcel information, required solar array and electrical drawings, and applicable owner and contractor affidavits.

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