Nampa, ID · Canyon County

Subdivision Short Plat Checklist

This four-page checklist lists the materials for a Nampa short plat application, including a notarized legal-interest affidavit that the property owner completes.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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’s Planning and Zoning Department uses this checklist to review short plat submissions. Applicants submit it with the Master Application and required supporting materials through the Citizen Self Service portal; the listed items include ownership evidence, legal descriptions, plat files, plans, reports, and fees. The checklist also includes an Affidavit of Legal Interest for the property owner to complete and have notarized.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized representatives submitting a short plat application to Nampa Planning and Zoning need this checklist and its required supporting materials.

Why it needs a notary

The included Affidavit of Legal Interest has a jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the property owner signs and swears to it before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Checklist

    Get the Short Plat Checklist and Master Application from Nampa’s Planning and Zoning Department.

  2. 2

    Complete the Forms

    Fill out the application and checklist, and gather the listed plans, reports, legal descriptions, and ownership documents.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Arrange a remote notarization for the property owner’s Affidavit of Legal Interest.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    The property owner signs and swears to the affidavit during the online notary session.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Submit the completed application and required materials 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.

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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 Nampa’s Short Plat Checklist?
Complete the checklist and Master Application, gather the required supporting materials, and submit the application through Nampa’s Citizen Self Service portal as directed by the city.
Do I need to notarize the Short Plat Checklist?
The checklist itself does not have a signature block, but its included Affidavit of Legal Interest must be signed and sworn to before a notary by the property owner.
Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
Idaho authorizes remote notarization by its notaries when they have registered for remote authorization. A commissioned online notary can witness your oath by video; confirm Nampa accepts the resulting document.
What if I am unsure where a related document must be recorded?
This checklist directs application materials to Nampa’s Citizen Self Service portal. For documents that need county recording, confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.

Ready to notarize your Subdivision Short Plat Checklist?

Drop your email below — we’ll hand you straight to a licensed notary in the next session.