Clearfield, UT · Davis County
Declaration of Owner Occupancy
This declaration confirms that an owner will live at a Clearfield property while an accessory dwelling unit is rented and is filed by 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
Clearfield requires this declaration for an accessory dwelling unit rental to confirm that the property is owner occupied and that an owner will continue living at the address while the unit is rented. The form also certifies the statements under penalty of perjury and agrees that the document will be recorded as a deed restriction with the Davis County Recorder’s Office. It warns that failure to maintain owner occupancy or providing a false guarantee may lead to code enforcement and permit revocation.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to maintain a rented accessory dwelling unit at a Clearfield single-family residence need to complete and file this declaration.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat; each property owner signing the certification must sign before the notary and be identified in the notarial wording.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Declaration of Owner Occupancy from Clearfield.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property and owner information, then review and initial the compliance statements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Take the oath and sign the certification during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit the Form
Send the completed declaration to Clearfield as instructed and follow up about recording with the Davis County Recorder’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Clearfield. 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 the Declaration of Owner Occupancy?
- Fill in the property and owner details, review and initial the compliance statements, then sign the certification before a notary. Submit the completed form as directed by Clearfield.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat, so each property owner signing the certification must take the oath and sign before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this declaration?
- Utah authorizes its notaries with remote-notary certification to perform online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can guide you through signing on video; check that the city accepts your notarized form.
- Where is the declaration recorded?
- The form agrees to record the document as a deed restriction with the Davis County Recorder’s Office. Confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.