Burlingame, CA · San Mateo County
SB 9 Property Owner Affidavit
A notarized affidavit required for a Burlingame Two-Unit Residential Overlay (SB 9) application, where the owner attests to ownership, no-demolition, and occupancy conditions.
- 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 lets eligible owners build two units or split a lot under Burlingame's Two-Unit Residential Overlay program, but the city requires a sworn Property Owner Affidavit covering ownership, tenant protections, the Ellis Act, and (for lot splits) a three-year owner-occupancy commitment. The form itself states the property owner's signature must be notarized before the application will be accepted.
Who needs it
Burlingame property owners applying to build two units or complete an urban lot split under the city's SB 9 program.
Why it needs a notary
The form text instructs applicants to 'sign (signature required to be notarized)' and repeats '(Property Owner signature to be notarized)' above the signature line.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Property Owner Affidavit from Burlingame's Two-Unit Residential Overlay application page.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Complete the property, APN, and applicable initialed statements before signing.
- 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 live with the notary over video.
- 5
Submit to Burlingame
Include the notarized affidavit with your SB 9 application to the Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Burlingame. 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 to notarize this affidavit for every SB 9 project?
- Yes — the affidavit explicitly requires a notarized owner signature for any Two-Unit Residential Overlay application, whether or not a lot split is involved.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your identity, and sign live over video with a licensed online notary in one short session.
- Do I need the occupancy sections if I'm not splitting my lot?
- No — the form states the occupancy and prior-lot-split initials are only required when the project involves an urban lot split.
- Will Burlingame accept a remote online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed under another state's law per Civil Code §1189(b); check with the Burlingame Planning Division if you are unsure before submitting.