Nampa, ID · Canyon County
Home Occupation Registration
This five-page application packet registers a proposed home-based business with Nampa’s Planning and Zoning Department and includes a notarized affidavit for the property owner.
- 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
Nampa residents use this packet to register a proposed home occupation and provide details about the business, its location, operating hours, equipment, and expected visitors. The packet includes a required master application, a signed and notarized Affidavit of Legal Interest, and supporting materials; submit it through the city’s Citizen Self Service portal. The form also asks about residential-use standards and notes that some activities require conditional use approval.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking to register a home occupation in Nampa should complete the packet and provide the required supporting documents.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download Nampa’s Home Occupation Registration packet and review the required documentation list.
- 2
Complete the Packet
Fill out the registration and master application, prepare the requested business details, and gather supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the Affidavit of Legal Interest, which must be completed by the legal owner.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during your remote notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed packet and required documents through Nampa’s Citizen Self Service portal.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Nampa. 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 Home Occupation Registration?
- Complete the packet and provide the listed supporting documents. Nampa says applications should be submitted through its Citizen Self Service portal; instructions are available on the city website.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application packet?
- The packet specifically requires a signed and notarized Affidavit of Legal Interest. Its jurat requires the property owner to swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Idaho authorizes remote notarization for notaries registered for electronic and remote authorization. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit remotely if the notarial act meets applicable requirements.
- Who signs the Affidavit of Legal Interest?
- The form says the affidavit must be completed by the legal owner. If the owner is a corporation, it requests evidence that the signer is an authorized agent.
- Where do I submit this registration, and who can answer questions?
- Submit the application through Nampa’s Citizen Self Service portal. For questions about the city’s requirements or where to submit, confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.