Mill Valley, CA · Marin County
SB 9 Owner-Occupant Affidavit
A sworn affidavit in which a property owner attests to occupying the property for at least three years, required for a Senate Bill 9 urban lot split in Mill Valley.
- 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 Senate Bill 9 requires an applicant for an urban lot split to swear, under penalty of perjury, that they will occupy one of the resulting dwelling units as their principal residence for at least three years. Mill Valley's Planning Department requires this affidavit to be wet-signed and notarized before it will accept an SB 9 subdivision application. It includes a full California notary acknowledgment block.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to split a lot under SB 9 in Mill Valley who must certify their intent to occupy one of the new units.
Why it needs a notary
The form itself instructs applicants that it must be wet signed and notarized, and it includes a California acknowledgment certificate to be completed by the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the SB 9 Owner-Occupant Affidavit from Mill Valley's Planning Department.
- 2
Fill in Your Property Details
Enter the application date, property address, and Assessor Parcel Number.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a short remote notarization appointment with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Complete ID verification and sign the affidavit live with the notary.
- 5
Submit to Mill Valley Planning
Deliver the notarized, wet-signed affidavit with your SB 9 application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mill Valley. 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 SB 9 owner-occupant affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit, then sign it during a live video session with an online notary who verifies your ID and witnesses your signature.
- Do I need this notarized to submit my SB 9 application?
- Yes, Mill Valley's Planning Department states the form must be wet signed and notarized before the urban lot split application is accepted.
- What does the affidavit require me to promise?
- That you will occupy one of the dwelling units on the split property as your principal residence for at least three years from parcel map approval.
- Can an online notary commissioned outside California notarize this?
- California Civil Code §1189(b) recognizes acknowledgments made under another state's notary law; check with Mill Valley Planning if you're unsure whether they'll accept it.
- What happens if the affidavit contains false information?
- The form warns that signing an affidavit with false statements can subject the signer to criminal penalties under California perjury law.