Centerville, UT · Davis County
Internal ADU Owner Occupancy Affidavit
This affidavit documents a property owner’s request for a temporary owner-absence waiver for an Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit and is filed with Centerville City by the property’s owners of record.
- 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
Owners applying for approval to construct or use an Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit can use this affidavit to request a three-year-and-one-month waiver for temporary absence. It states the owners’ commitments about rental use, permit conditions, and what they will do if they can no longer meet the requirements. The affidavit is to be recorded against the property, and every property owner of record must sign.
Who needs it
Property owners of record applying for a Centerville City Internal ADU permit or license and requesting a temporary owner-absence waiver need to complete this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has two property owner acknowledgment blocks; each property owner signing the affidavit must personally appear before a notary and acknowledge signing it.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Get the Internal ADU Owner Occupancy Affidavit from Centerville City.
- 2
Complete The Affidavit
Fill in the property details and attach the legal description as Exhibit A. Ensure every owner of record is included.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and have each property owner ready to sign.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each property owner signs and acknowledges the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the completed affidavit to Centerville City Recorder as instructed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Centerville. 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 complete and submit this affidavit?
- Have every property owner of record complete and sign the affidavit before a notary. Attach the property’s legal description as Exhibit A, then return the form to Centerville City Recorder as directed.
- Do I need to include every property owner?
- Yes. The form says every person or entity listed as a property owner of record must sign the affidavit.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- Utah law allows a commissioned online notary with remote-notary certification to perform remote notarizations under Utah Code §§46-1-3.5 and 46-1-3.6. Confirm the city will accept the remotely notarized document.
- Which notary block does this form use?
- It includes two property owner acknowledgment blocks. Each signer appears before a notary and acknowledges signing the affidavit.
- Where should I return the completed affidavit?
- The form directs you to return it to Centerville City Recorder, 250 North Main Street, Centerville, Utah 84014; confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.