Safford, AZ · Graham County
Land Split Affidavit
This affidavit documents an applicant’s request to divide an unsubdivided parcel into two or three parcels within Safford and is submitted to the Planning and Community Development Department.
- 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
Use this form when you intend to divide an unsubdivided parcel within the City of Safford into two or three parcels. The Planning and Community Development Department reviews the application for completeness and zoning requirements; review may take two to four weeks. If approved, the completed affidavit must be recorded with the new deed and Land Split map at the Graham County Recorder’s Office. The checklist also calls for supporting deeds, a scaled map, and tax verification.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to divide an unsubdivided parcel within Safford into two or three parcels need to complete and submit this affidavit for city review.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block: each owner signs the affidavit before the notary, who completes the acknowledgment with the date and commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Land Split Affidavit from the City of Safford and review its instructions and checklist.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide the parcel, proposed split, access, zoning, and contact information, and gather the supporting documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the live audio-video session so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required materials to Safford’s Planning and Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Safford. 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 submit the Land Split Affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit and checklist, gather the required deeds, scaled map, and tax verification, then submit the form to Safford’s Planning and Community Development Department. The completed form must also be recorded with the new deed and Land Split map.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The checklist requires a completed and notarized Land Split Affidavit. The form provides an acknowledgment for the owner’s signature before a notary.
- Can I notarize the affidavit online?
- Yes. Arizona has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since July 2020 under A.R.S. §41-371 et seq. Arizona also recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries of other states under A.R.S. §33-501. Rush Notary sessions are conducted by a commissioned online notary over live audio-video.
- What documents should I include with the application?
- The checklist calls for the original deed, new deed or deeds, a scaled map showing parcel lines and easements, a signed Acting in Concert statement, and verification that property taxes and assessments are paid. Confirm with the city if unsure.