San Juan Capistrano, CA · Orange County
JADU Deed Restriction
A recordable covenant and deed restriction that a property owner signs to establish a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit, limiting its rental term and requiring owner-occupancy on the parcel.
- 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
San Juan Capistrano requires this Deed Restriction and Covenant before it will approve a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) permit. The recorded document binds the property, its future owners, heirs, and assigns to keep the JADU attached to the primary residence, cap rentals at 30 days or longer, and require the owner to live on-site. Because it is recorded against title with the Orange County Recorder, the city requires every property owner's signature to be notarized under a California all-purpose acknowledgment.
Who needs it
Homeowners in San Juan Capistrano applying for a permit to build or legalize a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit on their property.
Why it needs a notary
The form states directly that 'Covenants and Deed Restrictions must have all signature(s) notarized by a Commissioned Notary Public' before the city will record it against the property.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the JADU Deed Restriction template from San Juan Capistrano's Planning Division.
- 2
Fill In Owner and Parcel Details
Enter the property owner names, parcel address, and Assessor's Parcel Number.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary remote online notarization appointment for the owner signature(s).
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign while the notary completes the California acknowledgment during the video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized deed restriction to the Planning Division so it can be recorded as part of your JADU permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Juan Capistrano. 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 a JADU deed restriction in San Juan Capistrano?
- Yes. The city's template states every owner's signature on the Covenant and Deed Restriction must be notarized before it can be recorded with the county.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Fill in your parcel and owner details, then book a Rush Notary online session to complete the acknowledgment in front of a live notary over video.
- Can all property owners sign in the same online session?
- Yes, co-owners can typically join the same remote online notarization session together, or complete separate sessions if their schedules don't align.
- Will the county accept an online notarization on a recorded document?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed under another state's law when the act complies with that state's requirements; confirm with the City Planning Division or the County Recorder if you have questions before submitting.
- What happens after the deed restriction is notarized?
- The city reviews and approves the document, then it is recorded against your property with the Orange County Recorder as a condition of the JADU permit.