Lakewood, CO · Jefferson County
Short-Term Rental Affidavit of Compliance
This affidavit confirms an applicant’s compliance with Lakewood short-term rental requirements and is completed and filed by anyone applying for a City of Lakewood Short-Term Rental License.
- 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
Lakewood requires every Short-Term Rental License applicant to complete and notarize this affidavit. The applicant reads and initials statements about following the applicable code, private restrictions, renter notifications, neighbor notice and mediation, service of City notices, and the accuracy of the application. The applicant also affirms having read the statements and the short-term rental code. Submit the completed affidavit as part of the license application.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a City of Lakewood Short-Term Rental License must complete this affidavit, initial its compliance statements, sign before a notary, and file it with the application.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant must sign the affirmation in the notary’s presence and complete the oath or affirmation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Compliance from the City of Lakewood and review the instructions.
- 2
Complete and Initial the Form
Fill in the requested information and read and initial each compliance statement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign During the Video Appointment
Sign the applicant affirmation in the notary’s presence and complete the oath or affirmation.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized affidavit with your City of Lakewood Short-Term Rental License application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lakewood. 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 this affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video appointment when instructed, and receive the notarized document to include with your Lakewood license application.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be signed in the presence of a notary and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the applicant.
- What does the affidavit confirm?
- It includes the applicant’s statements about short-term rental code compliance, private restrictions, renter notices, neighbor notice and mediation, accepting City notices, and the accuracy of the application.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Colorado authorizes remote online notarization under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Ask the City of Lakewood whether it accepts a remotely notarized affidavit; confirm with the city or town if unsure.