West Covina, CA · Los Angeles County
Second Unit Review (SUR) Application
West Covina's application packet for building an ADU, JADU, or urban dwelling unit, which requires a notarized Owner's Permission before Planning will accept it.
- 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 proposing an accessory dwelling unit, junior ADU, or urban dwelling unit in West Covina must file a Second Unit Review application with the Planning Division. The submittal instructions state plainly that the Owner's Permission document included with the package must be notarized, and that the Planning Division will reject the application without it.
Who needs it
West Covina property owners applying to build a detached, attached, or junior accessory dwelling unit.
Why it needs a notary
The application's submittal checklist requires an 'Owner's Permission authenticated by notary,' stating the application will not be accepted without it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Second Unit Review Application packet from West Covina's Accessory Dwelling Units page.
- 2
Complete the Owner's Permission
Fill in the property owner's authorization for the ADU, JADU, or urban dwelling unit request.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session and have your ID ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the Owner's Permission while the notary verifies your identity and witnesses the signature live.
- 5
Submit to the City
Download the notarized document and include it with the rest of your SUR application packet to West Covina Planning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Covina. 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 my Second Unit Review Owner's Permission notarized?
- Yes. West Covina's submittal instructions state the Owner's Permission must be notarized or the Planning Division will not accept the ADU/JADU application.
- How do I get my Owner's Permission notarized online?
- Upload the document, verify your ID, and sign in front of an online notary during a short video session, then download the notarized PDF to include with your application.
- What else does the SUR application require besides notarization?
- The packet also asks for a filing fee, a grant deed copy, large-format site and floor plans, and an Occupant's Permission to Enter form signed in ink.
- Will West Covina accept an online notarization?
- Most California cities accept notarial acts performed under another state's law, but check with West Covina Planning if you are unsure before submitting.