Hidden Hills, CA · Los Angeles County
Second Unit / ADU Covenant and Agreement
A recorded covenant Hidden Hills property owners must sign before permitting a second unit or accessory dwelling unit, restricting its use and occupancy.
- 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
Before the City of Hidden Hills issues a building permit for a second unit or accessory dwelling unit, the property owner must record a Covenant and Agreement against the property. It restricts the second unit from being sold separately, requires owner-occupancy of either unit, and sets parking and size limits, running with the land for future owners as well.
Who needs it
Hidden Hills property owners applying for a building permit to construct a second unit or accessory dwelling unit.
Why it needs a notary
The covenant is recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder as a condition of the building permit, and instruments recorded against title in California require the owner's signature to be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Get the Second Unit / ADU Covenant and Agreement from Hidden Hills' downloadable forms page.
- 2
Fill In Property and Unit Details
Enter the legal description, APN, zoning, unit size, and parking terms as reviewed by the Building Department.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment for the owner's signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video call, verify identity, and sign the covenant before the notary.
- 5
Record with the County
Submit the notarized, City-approved covenant to the LA County Recorder before the second-unit building permit is issued.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hidden Hills. 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 notarize a Hidden Hills ADU covenant?
- Fill in the property description, APN, and covenant terms, then book an online notary session so the owner can sign before a commissioned notary via live video before the document is recorded.
- Do I need this covenant notarized?
- Yes — the covenant is recorded against the property with the Los Angeles County Recorder as a condition of the second-unit building permit, and recorded instruments require a notarized signature.
- Who signs the covenant if the owner is a corporation?
- Two corporate officers must sign: one of the chairman, president, or a vice president, plus one of the secretary, assistant secretary, chief financial officer, or assistant treasurer.
- Can I use an online notary for a recorded covenant?
- California accepts acknowledgments from notaries commissioned in other states performing remote online notarization; check with the Hidden Hills Building Department if you're unsure whether the county recorder will accept it.