Ketchum, ID · Blaine County
Floodplain Overlay District Affidavit
This affidavit records a property owner’s acknowledgment that development is within Ketchum’s Floodplain Overlay District and that the owner understands applicable requirements.
- 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
Ketchum requires the property owner to complete and notarize this affidavit before the City issues a floodplain development permit for development within the Floodplain Overlay District. The owner acknowledges the property’s floodplain location, applicable regulations and permit conditions, and agrees that the Planning & Building Department may have the affidavit recorded in Blaine County’s records. The recorded copy is delivered to the owner and filed with the City’s building permit documents.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a floodplain development permit in Ketchum must complete this affidavit for property within the Floodplain Overlay District.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a personal-appearance acknowledgment; the property owner named in the certificate signs the affidavit before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Floodplain Overlay District Affidavit from the City of Ketchum.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and permit information, then complete the owner acknowledgment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the affidavit as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the original notarized affidavit to Ketchum’s Planning & Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ketchum. 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 notarized floodplain affidavit?
- Return the original notarized affidavit to the City of Ketchum Planning & Building Department. The department has it recorded in Blaine County records and files a copy with the building permit documents.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form instructs the property owner to sign before a notary public and have the affidavit notarized before returning the original to the City.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Idaho authorizes its notaries to perform remote notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit while you appear by live video.
- Where is the affidavit recorded?
- The form directs Ketchum’s Planning & Building Department to have the notarized affidavit recorded in Blaine County records. Confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.