Durango, CO · La Plata County
Property Affidavit: Age and Safety Attestation
This affidavit lets a Durango property owner attest that an accessory dwelling unit was established before 1989 and is safe and habitable for submission to the City of Durango.
- 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 form records the owner’s attestation that the property has an accessory dwelling unit whose use was established before 1989, with supporting documents listed as appendices. The owner also attests that the unit is safe and habitable and accepts responsibility for maintaining it while occupied. The form states that the city has not certified the unit for building or fire code compliance and assumes no responsibility for its condition.
Who needs it
A Durango property owner submits this affidavit to attest to an accessory dwelling unit’s pre-1989 use, safety, and habitability.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment stating the owner appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing voluntarily; the owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Property Affidavit: Age and Safety Attestation for an accessory dwelling unit from the City of Durango.
- 2
Fill In Owner and Property Details
Enter the owner’s contact information, property address, legal description, and supporting appendix details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and sign the affidavit when directed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit and any listed supporting documents to the City of Durango.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Durango. 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 complete this ADU affidavit?
- Enter the owner and property details, identify supporting appendices, and attest to the unit’s age, safety, and habitability. Sign the affidavit before a notary, then submit it to the City of Durango.
- Do I need to include supporting documents?
- The form has space to list up to three appendices in support of the owner’s attestation that the unit’s use was established before 1989.
- Can I notarize this affidavit online?
- Colorado authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Confirm that the City of Durango will accept an online-notarized copy.
- What does the owner attest to?
- The owner attests that the ADU’s use began before 1989 and that the unit is safe and habitable. The form says the city has not certified the unit for building or fire code compliance.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure about submission?
- The form does not specify submission instructions. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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