Tempe, AZ · Maricopa County
Waiver of Rights and Remedies
This waiver documents a property owner’s voluntary decision to give up claims for compensation for a decrease in property value connected with a land-use application submitted to the City of Tempe.
- 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
The form identifies the owner, requested land-use action, and property, and waives claims for compensation for any reduction in property value resulting from the City’s approval, including approval conditions or modifications. The City requires the waiver in connection with an owner’s application for a listed action, such as a zoning map amendment, use permit, or variance. The form states that the waiver runs with the land and must be recorded with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office.
Who needs it
A property owner submitting an application for a listed land-use action to the City of Tempe uses this form to waive specified compensation claims.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an acknowledgment block; the property owner or duly authorized signatory signs before the notary, who completes the acknowledgment and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download the City of Tempe Waiver of Rights and Remedies form.
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Fill In the Details
Enter the owner or entity, application and requested action, property address, parcel number, and signatory details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner or duly authorized signatory signs during the live audio-video session.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed waiver to the City of Tempe and follow its instructions for recording with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tempe. 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 waiver’s notarization?
- Fill in the owner, application, and property details. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, sign during the live audio-video session, then submit the completed form to the city.
- Do I need to sign this waiver before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the instrument was acknowledged before a notary. The owner or duly authorized signatory signs before the notary.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- Arizona has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since July 2020 under A.R.S. §41-371 et seq., and recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries of other states under A.R.S. §33-501. Rush Notary sessions are performed by a commissioned online notary over live audio-video.
- What should I do if I am unsure whether the city requires this waiver?
- The form describes a waiver connected with a property owner’s land-use application. Contact the City of Tempe Community Development Department to confirm whether it applies to your application; confirm with the city if unsure.