Richmond, CA · Contra Costa County
SB-9 Owner's Affidavit for Post Lot Split Occupation
A sworn, notarized affidavit confirming an owner will occupy one of the resulting units for at least three years after an SB 9 urban lot split in Richmond, plus a companion affidavit on rental and demolition history.
- 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
California SB 9 (Government Code §66411.7) lets owners split an eligible single-family lot into two parcels, but requires the owner to affirm they will occupy one of the units as their principal residence for at least three years. Richmond's Planning Division includes this affidavit, along with a companion 'Affidavit Regarding History of Units on Property' covering prior rentals, rent control, and Ellis Act withdrawals, as required pages within its SB-9 application packet, each with a full California notary acknowledgment block.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for an SB-9 urban lot split in Richmond who must sign both affidavits before a notary as part of a complete application.
Why it needs a notary
Both affidavit pages of the packet include the standard California all-purpose acknowledgment ('State of California, County of ___, before me... satisfactory evidence... seal'), so the owner's signature must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the SB-9 Application packet from Richmond's Planning Division Fees & Checklists page.
- 2
Fill In the Affidavit Pages
Complete the Owner's Affidavit for Post Lot Split Occupation and the Affidavit Regarding History of Units on pages 4 and 5.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment and have your ID ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign both affidavits in front of the notary during your live video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized affidavits with your complete SB-9 application to Richmond's Planning Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Richmond. 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 to notarize Richmond's SB-9 owner's affidavit?
- Yes, both the occupation affidavit and the affidavit regarding history of units on the property include a California notary acknowledgment block that must be completed before a notary.
- How do I get my SB-9 affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the affidavit pages, verify your identity, and sign in front of a commissioned online notary during a live video session, then download the notarized PDF for your application.
- What does the owner's affidavit require me to affirm?
- You affirm under penalty of perjury that you are the property owner and intend to occupy one of the resulting housing units as your principal residence for at least three years after the lot split is approved.
- Can an out-of-state online notary acknowledge a Richmond SB-9 affidavit?
- California's Civil Code §1189(b) recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries commissioned in other states when performed under that state's law; check with Richmond's Planning Division if you are unsure.
- Where do I submit the notarized affidavits?
- Submit the notarized affidavit pages with the rest of your SB-9 application packet to Richmond's Planning Division.