Piedmont, CA · Alameda County
JADU Owner Occupancy Restriction Declaration
A recorded declaration restricting owner occupancy on a property with an approved junior accessory dwelling unit, filed with the City of Piedmont and Alameda County.
- 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
Property owners who build a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) in Piedmont must record a Declaration of Restrictions confirming that the owner will occupy either the primary residence or the JADU. The restriction runs with the land and binds future owners under Piedmont Municipal Code Chapter 17.38. Because the document is recorded with the Alameda County Recorder, the signature must be notarized.
Who needs it
Piedmont property owners who received JADU permit approval and must record the occupancy restriction before the unit can be used.
Why it needs a notary
The form states signatures must be notarized because it is recorded against the property deed and must carry an acknowledged, legally binding signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the JADU Owner Occupancy Restriction Form from the City of Piedmont Planning Division.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Enter the property address, APN, owner name, and JADU permit application 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
Deliver 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
- Do I need a notary for the Piedmont JADU occupancy declaration?
- Yes. The form itself states signatures must be notarized before it can be recorded against the property with Alameda County.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Book a remote online notarization session, upload the completed declaration, and sign in front of the notary over live video.
- Will Piedmont accept an out-of-state online notary?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed under another state's law, but check with the City of Piedmont Public Works Department if you are unsure before recording.
- What happens after the form is notarized?
- You submit the notarized declaration to the Director of Public Works for recording with the Alameda County Recorder.