San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County
JADU Deed Restriction Agreement
A recorded agreement between a property owner and the City of San Jose restricting a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit from being sold separately and setting 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
Before San Jose issues a building permit for a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU), the property owner must sign this deed restriction agreement, required by Municipal Code Section 20.80.178 and state law. It runs with the land, binds future owners, and is recorded with the Santa Clara County Recorder, so the owner's signature must be notarized before the City will accept it for recording.
Who needs it
San Jose property owners converting part of their home into a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) who need a building permit.
Why it needs a notary
The agreement is a recorded deed restriction with a California notary acknowledgment block, and the form itself instructs that wet signatures are required for recording.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the JADU Deed Restriction Agreement (Form 313) from San Jose's Building Division bulletins page.
- 2
Fill in Property Details
Enter the legal description of the property in Exhibit A.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment for the owner's signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present ID and sign the agreement while the notary observes live.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized agreement to the Permit Center for recording before your JADU permit is issued.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Jose. 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 this JADU agreement notarized?
- Yes, San Jose records this deed restriction with the County, and the form requires a notarized, wet-ink signature.
- How do I get the JADU Deed Restriction Agreement notarized online?
- Fill in the property description, then book a Rush Notary video session to sign in front of a live online notary.
- Who signs this agreement?
- The current property owner of the parcel where the Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit will be created.
- Will Santa Clara County accept an online notarization?
- Most California recorders accept properly notarized remote online acknowledgments, but check with the Permit Center if you are unsure before recording.