General Services for Township Residents

The DeKalb Township provides valuable services to Township Residents in the form of periodic events and ongoing programming. Some of these services include:

  • Library Access - DeKalb Township Residents residing outside DeKalb City Limits may obtain a Library Card by contacting the DeKalb Public Library. The cost of the Card will be covered by the DeKalb Township.
  • Voter Registration Services
  • Printing & Copy Service
  • Oakwood & Evergreen Cemetery Maintenance & Burial Plot Sales
  • Job Coaching & Workforce Readiness Services
  • Senior Utility Assistance
  • Periodic Mobile Secretary of State, I-PASS, and I-CASH events
  • Semi-annual Shred & Recycle Events - Generally held in the Late Spring and Early Fall
  • AARP Smart Driver Courses 
  • Other events: Senior Summit, Tire Recycling, Vision & Hearing Screening, Utility Clinic, Miscellaneous Presentations & More!

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"250 Trees for Tomorrow" Free Trees & Shrubs
Notary Public
Fax Services
Library Services
Recycling Services

"250 Trees for Tomorrow"

Free Trees & Shrubs

As part of our Nation's 250th Anniversary Celebration, DeKalb Township has committed to planting 250 trees in our community. The "250 Trees for Tomorrow" initiative is a multi-year program, that provides trees and shrubs at no cost to residents, businesses, non-profit organizations and other government bodies.

Those interested in obtaining free trees and/or shrubs as a part of this initiative must complete the "250 Trees for Tomorrow Request Form" and return it to the DeKalb Township. This form can be picked up at DeKalb Township or accessed using the button below. Completed forms should be returned to admin@dekalbtownship.org or 2323 S. 4th St. DeKalb, IL 60115.

2026 SPRING REQUEST FORM OPEN DATE: MARCH 1, 2026

2026 SPRING REQUEST FORM DEADLINE: CLOSED MARCH 31, 2026

SPRING PICK-UP: APRIL 23-MAY 15, during business hours by appointment.

 

2026 FALL REQUEST FORM OPEN DATE: TBD

2026 FALL REQUEST FORM DEADLINE: TBD

FALL PICK-UP: TBD

 

This project is made possible with the support of the Chicago Region Trees Initiatives (CRTI) & Morton Arboretum. Requests will be fulfilled in accordance with CRTI grant priorities and on a first-come, first-serve basis. For questions, please contact Kimberly at 815-758-8282.

Note: Trees must be planted within DeKalb Township boundaries but may not be planted in City parkways.

250 Trees for Tomorrow Fall 2026 Request Form - Coming Later this Year

Notary Public Services

DeKalb Township provides free notary service to our residents. Please call ahead to set up an appointment with one of our notaries or call for availability.

  • Please bring a valid government issued photo ID with you to your appointment.
  • Please complete the documents and have them ready for signature in the presence of notary.
  • DO NOT sign documents ahead of time.
  • If additional signature witnesses are required in addition to notarization, DeKalb Township may be able to provide additional signature witnesses. Please let us know how many witnesses you need when making your appointment.
  • Our notaries cannot give legal advice on your document. We suggest consulting an attorney if you have legal questions regarding your documents.

Fax Services

Free fax services are available for DeKalb Township residents for domestic faxes as follows:

  • Proof of residency required.
  • Maximum of 12 pages for each fax and a limit of 2 faxes per month

Library Services

Free Library Cards for Unincorporated Residents

An Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the DeKalb Public Library and the DeKalb Township will allow eligible residents of unincorporated DeKalb Township to register for a free library card. As part of its mission to provide services, including library services, to residents, the DeKalb Township will cover the cost of library cards for Township residents living outside the DeKalb Public Library's service area. In short, this means that DeKalb Township residents living in unincorporated areas can now obtain a free library card that allows them access to the library's expansive resources and materials. The library has over 100,000 books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks, with access to many more through the Inter-Library Loan system.

Unincorporated residents will bear the financial responsibility for lost and damaged items. They will follow the same rules as all other patrons as pertains to their library card.

Only those residents of the Township who live in unincorporated areas of the Township and are not already otherwise eligible to receive a library card from the library, or from any other public library, are eligible to receive a Nonresident Library Card under this agreement. To register for a library card, patrons must visit the library with a photo ID and proof of residency at an unincorporated DeKalb address (lease, utility bill, piece of mail, etc.).

Remember, Library cards are not required to participate in library events, workshops, and classes! The Township is excited to expand the library's patron base through this agreement. By working together we will better serve our community.

Visit the DeKalb Public Library to explore everything they have to offer residents. The DeKalb Public Library is open 7 days a week.

DeKalb Public Library

Recycling Services

DeKalb Township has partnered with the Lions of Illinois Foundation in DeKalb to collect and repurpose used eyeglasses, hearing aids, calling cards, shoes, tablets, cell phones, and chargers. A donation box is located in front of our building at 2323 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL for hearing aid and eye glass recycling.

All other items can be donated directly to the Lions of Illinois Foundation or by placing them in the dropbox, located inside out office, during regular business hours

Lions of Illinois Foundation