Garden City, ID · Ada County
Affidavit of Legal Interest
This affidavit lets a property owner authorize an applicant to submit an application concerning Garden City property and confirms the owner’s related responsibilities.
- 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
Garden City uses this affidavit when an applicant submits an application concerning property and the record owner must grant permission. The owner identifies the property and applicant, agrees to specified responsibilities, and permits city staff to enter the property for related site inspections. The form also states that application and improvement fees remain the property owner’s responsibility.
Who needs it
The primary property owner, registered agent, or person with legal authority to sign for the primary owner completes this affidavit for an applicant.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the primary owner, registered agent, or legally authorized signer signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Garden City Affidavit of Legal Interest and review its owner, applicant, property, and notary sections.
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Fill In the Details
Enter the primary owner’s information, applicant name, property address, and date. Review the statements about inspections, fees, and liability.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary, following their instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Provide the notarized affidavit with the accompanying application to Garden City as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Garden City. 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 the Affidavit of Legal Interest?
- Enter the owner and property details, name the applicant, review the statements, then sign and swear before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit with the accompanying application.
- Do I need to be the property owner to sign?
- The form says the signer must be the primary owner, a registered agent, or otherwise legally authorized to sign on behalf of the primary owner.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Idaho law authorizes remote notarization by Idaho notaries who register for electronic or remote authorization. A commissioned online notary can notarize the oath by video; check that the city accepts the remotely notarized form.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The affidavit grants permission for an applicant to submit an accompanying application to Garden City. Confirm submission instructions with the city; confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.
Affidavit of Legal Interest in other Ada County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.