Durango, CO · La Plata County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Owner Occupancy Property Affidavit
This affidavit documents an owner’s residence and commitments for a property with an accessory dwelling unit, and is filed with Durango’s Community Development Department by the property owner.
- 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
Durango requires a signed, notarized copy from every property owner whose property contains an accessory dwelling unit. The current owner must submit an updated affidavit every odd-numbered year before March 1, and new owners must submit one within 60 days of purchase. The form records the owner-occupancy commitment and other statements about the ADU, including notifying the city about modifications or removal.
Who needs it
Every owner of a Durango property with an accessory dwelling unit must file this affidavit, including new owners within 60 days after purchase.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; each property owner signing the affidavit must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing it voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Accessory Dwelling Unit Owner Occupancy Property Affidavit from the City of Durango.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the owner name and property address, and review the statements before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online session and acknowledge your signature before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the signed, notarized copy to the Durango Community Development Department by the applicable deadline.
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 ADU owner occupancy affidavit?
- Complete and sign the affidavit before a notary, then submit the signed, notarized copy to the City of Durango Community Development Department.
- Do I need to file this affidavit every year?
- The form requires the current owner to submit an updated copy every odd-numbered year before March 1. New owners must submit a signed, notarized copy within 60 days of purchase.
- Can I notarize this affidavit online?
- Colorado law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized copy.
- What does the affidavit ask the property owner to confirm?
- It asks the owner to affirm that the property is their legal residence for more than six months each year and to acknowledge commitments concerning the ADU, including safety, habitability, and city notifications.
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