Nampa, ID · Canyon County

Vacation of Easement, Public Right-of-Way, or Plat Checklist

This checklist lists documents needed to request vacation of an easement, public right-of-way, or plat in Nampa, including a signed and notarized Affidavit of Legal Interest.

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 for requests to vacate an easement, public right-of-way, or plat. Applicants must submit it with the Master Application and supporting materials, including a signed and notarized Affidavit of Legal Interest; the checklist also calls for owner consents, a verified legal description, a site plan or sketch, and an Idaho Power easement-release letter. Submit the application through the Citizen Self Service portal.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized representatives seeking to vacate an easement, public right-of-way, or plat in Nampa need this checklist and the accompanying application materials.

Why it needs a notary

The attached Affidavit of Legal Interest has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the property owner named in the affidavit signs and swears before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Checklist

    Download Nampa’s Vacation of Easement, Public ROW or Plat Checklist and the accompanying Master Application.

  2. 2

    Complete the Forms

    Fill out the application and gather the checklist’s required ownership documents, consents, legal description, site plan, and other materials.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Arrange an online 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 remote notary session.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Submit the completed application and supporting 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.

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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 the vacation checklist?
Complete the checklist and Master Application, gather the required supporting documents, and submit the application through Nampa’s Citizen Self Service portal.
Do I need to notarize the entire checklist?
No. The checklist calls for a signed and notarized Affidavit of Legal Interest. The affidavit is completed by the legal owner of the property.
Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
Yes. Idaho permits remote notarization, and a commissioned online notary can notarize the property owner’s signature by video. The affidavit includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
What supporting documents does the checklist request?
It lists proof of ownership or purchase interest, adjoining owners’ written consent, a verified legal description, a site plan or sketch, an Idaho Power easement-release letter, and associated fees.
Where should I send documents that need to be recorded?
The checklist requests a recorded warranty deed or other recorded documents in some circumstances. Documents for a county recorder are generally submitted through e-recording where available; confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.

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