Self-Certification

The Self-Certification Permit Program, commonly referred to as "Self-Cert", simplifies the building permit process for eligible residential, business, mercantile, and assembly projects where the registered self-certification professional (an Illinois-licensed architect or structural engineer who has completed additional training offered by the Department of Buildings) takes full responsibility for code compliance.  The DOB plan reviews are eliminated by allowing the registered self-certification professional to certify that the permit drawings comply with the Chicago Construction Codes.