Murray, UT · Salt Lake County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit Application
Murray property owners use this application to request approval for an accessory dwelling unit and provide project details, supporting plans, and notarized owner affidavits.
- 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
Use this packet to apply to Murray’s Planning Division for approval to create an internal or detached accessory dwelling unit on a qualifying single-family lot. It includes project information, a property owner affidavit, agent authorization, an owner-occupancy affidavit, and building checklist items. Murray requires the owner-occupancy covenant to be recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorder before final land use approval; after land use approval, a separate building permit is required before construction or occupancy.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking approval for an accessory dwelling unit on a qualifying Murray single-family lot need this application and its required attachments.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner affidavit, agent authorization, and owner-occupancy affidavit each have an acknowledgment block; the property owner or owners sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Murray’s ADU permit packet and review the application, affidavit pages, and submittal checklist.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill in the project and owner information, prepare the required plans, and complete the applicable affidavits.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit signatures requiring notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit in the online notary’s live video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed checklist, plans, and fee to Murray’s Planning Division as directed in the packet.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Murray. 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 notarize the affidavits in this ADU application?
- Complete the form fields first, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the property owner affidavit, agent authorization, or owner-occupancy affidavit during the video session.
- Do I need to record the owner-occupancy affidavit?
- Yes. The packet says the owner-occupancy covenant must be recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorder before final land use approval. After recording, provide a copy to Murray City.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Utah authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The notary verifies your identity and notarizes your signature during a live video session.
- Where should I submit the completed application?
- The packet says to email the completed submittal checklist, plans, and fee to Murray’s Planning Division at [email protected]. Contact the city if you have questions about submission.
- Which recorder handles the affidavit?
- The form names the Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office for recording. Confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.