South Jordan, UT · Salt Lake County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Affidavit
The Accessory Dwelling Unit Affidavit is completed by a South Jordan property owner or qualifying trust or legal-entity owner applying for permits to construct and use an accessory dwelling unit.
- 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
This affidavit pledges that the owner and any co-owners will follow South Jordan’s accessory dwelling unit regulations and that the owner will live on the property full time. It also authorizes annual inspections by authorized city representatives. The city requires the affidavit to be signed, notarized, and recorded at the Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office before it issues a permit for construction or use of the proposed accessory dwelling unit.
Who needs it
A property owner, co-owner, trust beneficiary, or legal-entity owner applying for permits to construct or use an accessory dwelling unit in South Jordan needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Accessory Dwelling Unit Affidavit from the City of South Jordan.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the property, owner, and date information. Leave the notary section for the notary.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary who can perform the required jurat.
- 4
Take the Oath and Sign
Appear by video, take the oath, and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Record and Submit
Record the notarized affidavit at the Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office before the city issues a permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South Jordan. 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 the affidavit?
- Fill in the property and owner details, sign under oath before a notary, then record the notarized affidavit at the Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office before the city issues a permit.
- Do I need to record this affidavit before getting a permit?
- Yes. The form says it must be signed, notarized, and recorded at the Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office before any permit is issued for construction or use of the proposed accessory dwelling unit.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Utah authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary with the required remote-notary certification. The affidavit requires the signer to subscribe and swear before the notary; confirm acceptance and recording details if unsure.
- Where do I record the notarized affidavit?
- The form directs you to record it at the Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office. Confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.