Woodside, CA · San Mateo County
SB 9 Owner Occupancy Affidavit
A recorded affidavit required with a Woodside urban lot split under SB 9/SB 450, where the owner swears to occupy one resulting unit as a principal residence for three years.
- 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, as updated by SB 450, allows an eligible single-family lot in Woodside to be split into two parcels. As a condition of approval under Government Code Section 66411.7(g)(1), the owner must sign an Owner Occupancy Affidavit and record it with the Town, confirming they will occupy one of the resulting housing units as their principal residence for at least three years. Because the affidavit is recorded against the property, it must be notarized before recording.
Who needs it
Woodside property owners applying for an SB 9 urban lot split who must record an owner-occupancy affidavit as a condition of approval.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit is a recorded instrument ('RECORDING REQUESTED BY: THE TOWN OF WOODSIDE... WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO...'); documents recorded against real property title in California require a notarized acknowledgment under Government Code Section 27201.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Occupancy Affidavit sample from Woodside's Urban Lot Split Submittal Requirements packet.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Complete the application and parcel map numbers, APN, and zoning information.
- 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
Record with the County
Submit the notarized affidavit to the Town of Woodside Planning Department for recording with San Mateo County.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Woodside. 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?
- Yes — the affidavit is recorded against your property's title with the Town of Woodside and San Mateo County, so your signature must be notarized before recording.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your identity, and sign live over video with a licensed online notary.
- How long must I occupy the unit?
- You must occupy one of the housing units generated by the urban lot split as your principal residence for a minimum of three years from approval.
- Will Woodside accept a remote online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed under another state's law per Civil Code §1189(b); check with the Woodside Planning Department if you are unsure before submitting.