Hollister, CA · San Benito County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Deed Restriction
A recorded deed restriction that a Hollister property owner must sign and notarize as a condition of final occupancy approval for a newly permitted accessory dwelling unit (ADU).
- 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
As a condition of ADU approval under Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22, the City of Hollister requires the property owner to record a deed restriction against the property before the Building Department will grant final occupancy. The city's own instructions state the document must be completed and notarized by the property owner, with the notary acknowledgment attached, before Planning Division review and recording with the San Benito County Recorder.
Who needs it
Hollister property owners who received ADU approval and must record the required deed restriction before final building occupancy.
Why it needs a notary
The city's execution instructions explicitly state the Deed Restriction must be completed and notarized by the property owner before it can be recorded against the title.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the ADU Deed Restriction from the City of Hollister Planning Division.
- 2
Attach Exhibits
Prepare the legal description (Exhibit A) and ADU depiction (Exhibit B).
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join by video, show your photo ID, and sign while the notary completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized deed restriction to the Planning Division for review and recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hollister. 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 ADU deed restriction notarized in Hollister?
- Yes. The City of Hollister requires the deed restriction to be completed and notarized by the property owner before it can be recorded and before final occupancy is granted.
- How do I notarize this form online?
- Book an online notary session, join by video with a valid photo ID, and an out-of-state commissioned notary completes the acknowledgment on your document.
- Will San Benito County accept an out-of-state online notarization?
- California recognizes acknowledgments performed under another state's notary law per Civil Code section 1189(b); check with the Hollister Planning Division if you are unsure.
- What exhibits do I need to attach?
- Attach the property's legal description as Exhibit A and a depiction of the ADU as Exhibit B before signing.
- How long does online notarization take?
- Most sessions take about 15 minutes once your ID and exhibits are ready.