Piedmont, CA · Alameda County
ADU Declaration of Rent Restrictions
A ten-year recorded declaration limiting rent on an income-restricted accessory dwelling unit approved with a unit-size exception in Piedmont.
- 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
Owners who obtain a Piedmont accessory dwelling unit permit with a unit-size exception under Municipal Code section 17.38.070.C must record a Declaration of Rent Restrictions capping rent for low, very-low, or extremely-low income households for ten years. The restriction binds successors in interest and is filed with the Alameda County Recorder, so it must be signed before a notary public.
Who needs it
Piedmont ADU owners whose permit approval included an affordable-rent condition tied to a unit-size exception.
Why it needs a notary
The declaration states owner signatures must be acknowledged before a notary public because it is a recorded instrument that runs with the land for ten years.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the ADUP Declaration of Rent Restrictions from Piedmont's ADU permit page.
- 2
Complete Property and Income Details
Fill in the property address, APN, income category, and permit condition number.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the declaration in front of the notary during your live video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized declaration to Piedmont Public Works for recording with Alameda County.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Piedmont. 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 the ADU rent restriction declaration notarized?
- Book a remote online notarization session, upload your completed declaration, and sign it live on video with a commissioned notary.
- Do I need a notary for this Piedmont ADU form?
- Yes, the declaration explicitly requires owner signatures to be acknowledged before a notary public before it can be recorded.
- Who must sign the declaration?
- All owners of record on the property title must sign, since the restriction runs with the land for ten years.
- Where does the notarized form go?
- Return it to the Piedmont Director of Public Works for recording with the Alameda County Recorder.
- Will an online notary work for Alameda County recording?
- California accepts notarial acts from notaries commissioned in other states performed under remote online notarization; check with the City if you have questions before recording.