Mountain House, CA · San Joaquin County
JADU Deed Restriction (Declaration of Restrictive Covenants)
A recorded covenant restricting a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit from being sold separately from the primary home, required before Mountain House issues the building permit.
- 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 adding a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) in Mountain House must record a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants under Government Code section 65852.22 before the Building Division will issue a permit. The city's own instructions state the signatures must be notarized with the acknowledgment attached before the document is recorded with the San Joaquin County Recorder.
Who needs it
Property owners in Mountain House constructing a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit who must record a deed restriction before building permit issuance.
Why it needs a notary
Mountain House's own filing directions state the owner signatures on this Declaration must be notarized, with the acknowledgment attached, before the document can be recorded against the property.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the JADU Deed Restriction with Directions from Mountain House Community Development.
- 2
Fill In Owner and Property Details
Insert the execution date, owner names, property address, APN, and attach Exhibit A with the legal description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for all owners on title.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify identity and sign the Declaration in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit for Recordation
Deliver the notarized Declaration to Mountain House Planning staff prior to building permit issuance.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mountain House. 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 Mountain House JADU deed restriction?
- Yes. Mountain House's own instructions state the owner signatures must be notarized, with the acknowledgment attached, before the covenant can be recorded.
- What is a JADU deed restriction?
- It is a covenant recorded against the property that restricts a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit from being sold separately from the main home, required under California Government Code section 65852.22.
- How do I get the JADU covenant notarized online?
- Fill in the owner names, property description, and Exhibit A, then verify your ID and sign in front of an online notary on video.
- Do all owners on title need to sign and be notarized?
- Yes, all holders of title to the property must sign the Declaration and have their signatures notarized.