Pocatello, ID · Bannock County
Affidavit of Legal Interest
This affidavit lets a property owner authorize another person to submit specified land-use applications and represent the owner for property in Pocatello.
- 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
A property owner uses this affidavit to authorize another person to submit selected applications and represent the owner regarding the described property. The form lists planning matters such as plats, variances, conditional use permits, zone map amendments, annexation, and other applications. It also includes the owner’s agreement to indemnify, defend, and hold the City of Pocatello and its employees harmless from claims arising from disputes about the statements or property ownership.
Who needs it
A property owner who wants another person to submit one or more listed applications and represent the owner regarding the property needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn jurat stating the property owner subscribed and swore to the authorization before a notary public; the property owner signs.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Legal Interest from the City of Pocatello.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the owner and property details, name the authorized representative, and check each application the representative may submit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit while the notary witnesses your sworn statement by video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit with the related application to the City of Pocatello.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pocatello. 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?
- Describe the property, identify the person you authorize, check the applications they may submit, and complete the owner signature before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit with the related application.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the property owner must subscribe and swear to the authorization before a notary public. Do not sign until the notary instructs you to do so.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Idaho law permits remote notarization under Idaho Code §51-114A. A commissioned online notary can witness the sworn signature by video; check that the city accepts the completed format.
- Where do I submit this affidavit?
- The affidavit authorizes a representative to submit applications to the City of Pocatello. For a separate document headed to a recorder, confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.
Affidavit of Legal Interest in other Idaho cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.