Berkeley, CA · Alameda County
Junior ADU Notice of Limitation Deed Restriction
A recorded declaration restricting a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit from sale, subdivision, or short-term rental, required before Berkeley issues the JADU permit.
- California-licensed 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
Berkeley requires owners creating a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit to record a Declaration of Restrictions putting future owners on notice of the limits set by Government Code §§66333-66339.5: no separate sale or subdivision of the JADU, owner-occupancy when sanitation is shared, and no short-term rental use. The signed declaration is recorded with the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder as a condition of the building permit.
Who needs it
Property owners in Berkeley building or permitting a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit within an existing home.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a California All-Purpose Acknowledgment under Civil Code §1189 and instructs the owner to have it notarized before recording it with the county.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download Berkeley's Junior ADU Notice of Limitation Deed Restriction form.
- 2
Fill in Property Details
Enter the building permit number, property address, lot/block/tract, and APN.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and sign the declaration live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Record with the County
Deliver the notarized declaration to the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder for recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Berkeley. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California 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 get my Berkeley JADU deed restriction notarized?
- Upload the completed declaration, verify your ID on camera, and sign before an online notary during a short video call, then download the notarized PDF for recording.
- Do I need a notary for a Berkeley JADU deed restriction?
- Yes. The form includes a California acknowledgment block and Berkeley requires it to be notarized before it can be recorded with the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder.
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize this document?
- California accepts acknowledgments from notaries commissioned in other states under Civil Code §1189(b); check with the County Recorder if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- What does the JADU deed restriction cover?
- It records that the JADU cannot be sold or subdivided separately, requires owner-occupancy when sanitation is shared, and bars short-term rental use.
- What happens after notarization?
- Take the notarized declaration to the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder at 1106 Madison St., Room 101, Oakland, to be recorded against the property.