Bisbee, AZ · Cochise County
Affidavit of Vacant Property
This affidavit lets a property owner tell the City of Bisbee that a property is vacant or unoccupied and request the reduced trash or garbage fee rate.
- 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 tells Bisbee that an owner’s property is vacant or unoccupied and requests the city’s reduced trash or garbage fee rate after the property has been unoccupied for a full 30 days. It records the vacancy dates and the owner’s representations about continued vacancy, billing, and notification. Bisbee uses the completed affidavit to adjust billing; the owner remains responsible for notifying the city if occupancy changes.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking Bisbee’s reduced trash or garbage rate for a vacant or unoccupied property must complete and submit this affidavit to the city.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat (“signed and sworn before me”); the property owner who makes the vacancy declaration signs and swears to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Vacant Property from the City of Bisbee.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the owner, property, parcel, and vacancy information, and review the statements before signing.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the live audio-video session.
- 5
Submit It To The City
Send the notarized affidavit to the City of Bisbee Finance Department using the form’s contact information.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bisbee. 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 submit the vacant property affidavit?
- Complete and notarize the affidavit, then submit it to the City of Bisbee Finance Department using the contact information printed on the form.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says “MUST BE NOTARIZED” and includes a jurat stating that the owner signed and swore to the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I notarize this affidavit online?
- Arizona has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since July 2020 (A.R.S. §41-371 et seq.) and recognizes notarial acts by notaries of other states (A.R.S. §33-501). Rush Notary sessions are performed by a commissioned online notary over live audio-video.
- When does the reduced trash or garbage rate begin?
- The form says the property becomes eligible in the first month it has been vacant or unoccupied for a full 30 days. Confirm with the city if unsure.