Danville, CA · Contra Costa County
SB-9 Owner-Occupant and Rental Term Affidavit
A sworn affidavit confirming the SB 9 owner-occupancy and 30-day-minimum rental commitments for a Danville urban lot split or two-unit housing project.
- 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 SB 9 lets property owners split an eligible residential lot or add a second unit, but Government Code §§65852.21(e), 66411.7(g)(1) and 66411.7(h) require the owner to affirm under penalty of perjury that they will occupy one unit for at least three years and that any rental will be for terms longer than 30 days. Danville's Planning Division requires this affidavit before recording the lot split or approving the project.
Who needs it
Property owners pursuing an SB 9 urban lot split or two-unit development in Danville, especially when an agent rather than the owner submits the application.
Why it needs a notary
The form itself states that when an agent submits the affidavit on the owner's behalf, it must be signed by the owner(s) and notarized with full notary language, signature, and seal.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the SB-9 Owner-Occupant and Rental Term Affidavit from the Town of Danville Planning Services page.
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Fill In Your Details
Enter the owner-occupant name(s), property address, assessor's parcel number, and check the applicable affirmations.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment and have your ID ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit in front of the notary during your live video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Deliver the notarized affidavit to Danville Planning Services with your SB-9 application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Danville. 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 the Danville SB-9 affidavit?
- Danville requires notarization only when an agent, rather than the property owner, submits the affidavit on the owner's behalf; owners signing in person before Planning staff show ID instead.
- How do I get my SB-9 affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the affidavit, verify your identity, and sign in front of a commissioned online notary during a live video session, then download the completed PDF to submit to the Town.
- What does the affidavit require me to affirm?
- You affirm under penalty of perjury that you will occupy one unit as your principal residence for at least three years and that any rental will be for terms longer than 30 consecutive days.
- Can I use an out-of-state online notary for a California SB-9 form?
- California's Civil Code §1189(b) recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries commissioned in other states when performed under that state's law; check with the Town if you are unsure whether it will accept it.
- Where do I submit the notarized affidavit?
- Submit the completed, notarized affidavit to Danville's Planning Division along with the rest of your SB-9 urban lot split or two-unit application package.