Lakewood, CO · Jefferson County
Affidavit of Ownership and Primary Residence
Lakewood short-term rental applicants use this notarized affidavit to affirm that they own and reside at the property they seek to 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 applicant for a City Short-Term Rental License to complete and notarize this affidavit. It asks applicants to affirm ownership and primary residence, identify supporting proof of residence, and confirm that they and any spouse or qualifying business owners have not licensed another property in the city. Applicants also agree to comply with city requirements and certify that their statements are true.
Who needs it
Every person applying for a City of Lakewood Short-Term Rental License must complete this affidavit and provide the requested residence documentation.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Download Lakewood’s Affidavit of Ownership and Primary Residence for a Short-Term Rental License.
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Complete The Form
Enter your name and property address, review each statement, and gather the residence documents requested by the form.
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Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have identification and the completed, unsigned affidavit ready.
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Submit To The City
Submit the notarized affidavit and required supporting documents 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 affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the document during the video session, and follow the city’s instructions for submitting it with your license application.
- Do I need to provide proof of my primary residence?
- Yes. The form asks for a driver’s license showing the listed address or, alternatively, two listed documents such as vehicle registration, voter registration, a recent tax return, or a recent utility bill.
- Can a remote online notary notarize this affidavit?
- Colorado authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. The form requires the applicant to swear to the affidavit before a notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What does the affidavit confirm?
- It confirms the applicant’s ownership and primary residence, addresses whether a spouse or business owners have another Lakewood short-term rental license, and includes promises to follow city requirements.