Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County
Waiver of Claims for Diminution in Value
This waiver is for property owners submitting certain Phoenix land-use applications who agree to waive claims for diminution in property value related to the City’s action on the application.
- 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 waiver applies to a property owner making an application involving Phoenix land-use laws, such as annexation or equivalency zoning, rezoning, preliminary site plan, or future site plan approvals. It states that the owner waives specified diminution-in-value claims related to the City’s action, and that the waiver runs with the property for three years from City approval. The form says the owner must record it with the Maricopa County Recorder; it also includes an Exhibit A for the property’s legal description.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a listed Phoenix land-use action, or another action identified on the form, may need to complete and submit this waiver.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs the form’s “SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me” jurat, with the notary completing the date, signature, and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Waiver
Get the City of Phoenix Waiver of Claims for Diminution in Value form.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Identify the applicable land-use request, provide the requested owner details, and include Exhibit A with the property’s legal description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the waiver during the live audio-video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the City’s instructions for submitting the waiver and recording it with the Maricopa County Recorder.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Phoenix. 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 get the waiver notarized online?
- Complete the form and book a Rush Notary session. You sign during a live audio-video session before a commissioned online notary, who completes the jurat.
- Do I need to include the property’s legal description?
- The form includes Exhibit A labeled “Legal Description of the Property.” Attach or complete the legal description as required for your application.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Arizona has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since July 2020 and recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries of other states. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What happens after the waiver is signed?
- The form states that the owner must record the waiver with the Maricopa County Recorder. Check with the City of Phoenix about application submission requirements.
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