Coeur d'Alene, ID · Kootenai County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Application
This application covers a proposed accessory dwelling unit and its site, building, and lot-coverage plans; property owners or their applicants submit it to Coeur d'Alene's Planning Department.
- 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
Coeur d'Alene requires a complete application, review fee, building permit, and signed agreement for an accessory dwelling unit. Applicants provide property and owner information, explain the unit's size, and submit scaled site, elevation, and lot-coverage plans showing how the proposal meets the listed development standards. The agreement identifies the property and requires owners to notify prospective purchasers about the ADU and its requirements; it must be recorded with the county.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking approval to build or maintain an accessory dwelling unit in Coeur d'Alene, or applicants submitting the required materials for them, need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The agreement carries an acknowledgment certificate; each owner signing the agreement must appear before the notary and acknowledge signing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Accessory Dwelling Unit application and review its checklist and development requirements.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in owner, applicant, and property details, and prepare the required site, elevation, and lot-coverage plans.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the Agreement and Notice to Title.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each owner signs and acknowledges the agreement during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, fee, signed agreement, and required plans to the Coeur d'Alene Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Coeur d'Alene. 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 get the ADU agreement notarized?
- Complete the application and agreement, then book a commissioned online notary. Each owner signing the agreement appears on video and acknowledges signing before submitting the application.
- Do I need to notarize the entire ADU application?
- The form's notary certificate is on the Agreement and Notice to Title. The owners sign that agreement before a notary; the application also calls for plans and other required materials.
- Can I use online notarization for this Idaho form?
- Idaho permits its notaries to perform remote notarizations when authorized for electronic and remote notarization. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm the city's submission requirements before using an electronic document.
- Where do I record the ADU agreement?
- The form says the agreement must be recorded with the county. Documents for the county recorder may be submitted through e-recording where supported, usually via a title company; confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.