Durango, CO · La Plata County
Owner Occupancy Affidavit for Accessory Dwelling Units
This affidavit records an accessory dwelling unit owner’s occupancy commitments and is filed with the City of Durango Community Development Department for a property in 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
This affidavit documents an owner’s statements about a property with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), including the owner-occupancy requirement, maintenance, and notice to the city about changes or removal. Durango requires each property owner with an ADU to submit a signed, notarized, and recorded copy, renewed every two years. New owners must submit one within 60 days of purchase. The form also requires a county recorder reception number and recording date.
Who needs it
Every owner of a Durango property with an accessory dwelling unit must submit this affidavit, and new owners must file it within 60 days of purchase.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a Colorado acknowledgment stating the signer acknowledged the instrument as a free and voluntary act; each property owner signing must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Occupancy Affidavit for Accessory Dwelling Units from the City of Durango.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property details and have each owner who is signing review the statements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signing owner appears on video and signs as directed during the notarization.
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Record and Submit
Record the notarized affidavit with the county recorder, then submit the recorded copy to the city.
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 submit the completed ADU owner occupancy affidavit?
- Sign before a notary, record the form with the county recorder, then submit the recorded copy to the City of Durango Community Development Department.
- Do I need to renew this affidavit?
- Yes. The form says owners must submit a renewed copy with new signatures, notarization, and recording every two years from the previous submission.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- Colorado authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized copy.
- When must a new owner submit the affidavit?
- The form requires new owners of a property with an ADU to submit a signed, notarized, and recorded copy within 60 days of purchase.
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