Garden City, ID · Ada County
Flood Hazard Protection Easement
This easement grants Garden City permanent rights to protect floodplain areas and install or maintain flood-mitigation features; property owners sign it when granting an easement to the city.
- 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 agreement grants Garden City a permanent easement for flood protection, including access to inspect and maintain facilities, while restricting certain activities in the easement area. The form identifies the property and easement area through attached exhibits and requires City Council and mayor approval. After approval, the city is responsible for recording the agreement in Ada County and providing the grantors a conformed copy.
Who needs it
Property owners identified as grantors use this agreement when granting Garden City a permanent flood protection easement over their property.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes acknowledgment certificates for both the grantor and the mayor; each signer must personally appear before a notary and acknowledge signing the agreement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Easement
Get the Flood Hazard Protection Easement and its referenced property and easement exhibits.
- 2
Complete the Agreement
Fill in the effective date, grantor information, property details, and any other applicable information. Do not sign the acknowledgment sections yet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment for each signer whose signature requires acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video, acknowledge signing the agreement, and complete the required signing process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Provide the executed agreement to Garden City for approval and recording as directed by the city.
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 sign the flood hazard protection easement online?
- Complete the agreement and arrange for each required signer to meet with a commissioned online notary by video. The notary completes the acknowledgment after each signer appears and acknowledges signing.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form has acknowledgment certificates for the grantor and the mayor. Each signer must personally appear before a notary and acknowledge executing the agreement.
- What happens after Garden City approves the agreement?
- The agreement says Garden City will record it in Ada County within five business days after City Council and mayor approval, retain the executed original, and provide the grantors a conformed copy.
- Where is the easement recorded?
- The form directs Garden City to record the agreement in Ada County, Idaho. Documents for a county recorder may be submitted through e-recording where available, often through a title company; confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.
- Can I notarize the signatures remotely?
- Idaho permits remote notarization by Idaho notaries who register for electronic and remote authorization as an addition to their standard commission. A commissioned online notary can explain whether the signing can be completed remotely.