Desert Hot Springs, CA · Riverside County
ADU Owner Rental Term Affidavit
The affidavit an accessory dwelling unit owner signs promising any ADU rental will run 30 days or longer, notarized whenever an agent files it instead of the owner in person.
- 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
Desert Hot Springs requires this affidavit at the time of ADU application under Government Code section 65852.2(a)(6), confirming the owner will only rent the unit on terms of 30 consecutive days or more. An owner who appears in person shows ID to Community Development staff, but if an agent submits the affidavit on the owner's behalf it must instead be signed by the owner and notarized, with the notary's seal and current legal notary language included.
Who needs it
Desert Hot Springs property owners applying for an accessory dwelling unit whose agent, architect, or designer will file the affidavit on their behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The form states that when an agent other than the owner submits the affidavit, it must be signed by the owner and notarized with the notary's seal and legal notary language.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the ADU Owner Rental Term Affidavit from the City of Desert Hot Springs Building & Planning Division.
- 2
Fill In Owner and Property Details
Enter the owner's name, property address, and APN.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the affidavit while the notary watches on a live video call.
- 5
Give It to Your Agent
Provide the notarized affidavit to your agent to submit with the ADU application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Desert Hot Springs. 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 Desert Hot Springs' ADU affidavit?
- Only if an agent other than you is submitting it; the city requires the owner's signature to be notarized in that case, with the notary's seal attached.
- How do I get this affidavit notarized online?
- Fill in the owner, property, and rental term details, then join a video call with an online notary who verifies your identity and notarizes your signature remotely.
- Can I just sign this in person at City Hall instead?
- Yes, if you show valid California ID to Community Development staff in person you do not need a notary, but many owners prefer the convenience of notarizing remotely and having their agent file it.
- Will Desert Hot Springs accept a remote online notarization?
- Rush Notary provides remote online notarization; check with Community Development if you are unsure whether they will accept it for your ADU application.