Durango, CO · La Plata County

Property Affidavit: Age and Safety Attestation (Duplex)

This affidavit lets a property owner attest that a duplex dwelling unit in Durango was established before 1989 and is safe and habitable, with supporting documents included as appendices.

Standard form~15 min to notarize
  • 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 contains a duplex unit whose use was established before 1989. The owner also attests to the unit’s safety and habitability, agrees to maintain it while occupied, and acknowledges that the City has not certified it for building or fire code compliance. The owner lists supporting documents as appendices and signs the affidavit before submitting it to the City.

Who needs it

An owner attesting that a duplex dwelling unit in Durango was established before 1989 and is safe and habitable needs this form.

Why it needs a notary

The form carries an acknowledgment block, and the property owner named in the affidavit must personally appear and acknowledge signing it before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Get the Property Affidavit: Age and Safety Attestation (Duplex) from the City of Durango.

  2. 2

    Complete the Affidavit

    Enter the owner and property details, describe the legal description, and list supporting documents included as appendices.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner's acknowledgment.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    The owner appears by video and acknowledges the signature before the notary.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Submit the completed affidavit and its listed appendices 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.

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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 notarize this duplex affidavit online?
Complete the form, book a commissioned online notary, and acknowledge your signature during a video session. Colorado authorizes remote online notarization under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5.
Do I need to include supporting documents?
The form provides three spaces to list documents included as appendices in support of the owner's attestation.
What does the owner attest to?
The owner attests that the duplex unit's use was established before 1989 and that the unit is safe and habitable. The form also says the City has not certified the unit for building and fire code compliance.
Who should I contact if I am unsure about submitting this form?
Confirm with the city or town if unsure. The form identifies the City of Durango and describes the owner's attestations and supporting appendices.

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