Dacono, CO · Weld County
Certification of Notice to Mineral Estate Owners
This form certifies that a development applicant gave required notice to mineral estate owners and is submitted to the City of Dacono before the initial public hearing.
- 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 applicant uses this form to certify that notice of the initial public hearing was sent to mineral estate owners by certified mail with return receipt requested or by a nationally recognized overnight courier. The City of Dacono requires the certification before convening the initial hearing and as a condition of final approval. Applicants also identify whether the project is a qualifying surface development and, when applicable, complete the related city certification.
Who needs it
A development applicant who must notify mineral estate owners about an application’s initial public hearing submits this certification to the City of Dacono.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant’s signature is subscribed and sworn before a notary in the form’s acknowledgment block, which includes the state, county, date, and commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the City of Dacono Certification of Notice to Mineral Estate Owners and review its instructions.
- 2
Fill In Applicant And Project Details
Enter the development application name, applicant, hearing dates, and whether the project is a qualifying surface development.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the form during the online notarization session and complete the sworn signature block.
- 5
Submit To The City
Provide the completed certification to the City of Dacono before the initial public hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dacono. 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 mineral notice certification?
- Complete the certification, sign it before a notary, and provide it to the City of Dacono before the initial public hearing is convened. The form says certification is also a condition of final approval.
- Do I need to send notice by certified mail?
- The form instructions say required notice must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or a nationally recognized overnight courier—not by first-class mail.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Colorado authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Check that the City of Dacono accepts the notarized document in your intended submission format.
- What should I do if I am unsure whether the project qualifies?
- The form describes qualifying surface development criteria and requires a separate city certification when applicable. Review the instructions and confirm with the city or town if unsure.