Hanford, CA · Kings County
Agreement of Deed Restriction for Junior ADU Covenant
A recorded deed restriction that runs with the land, required before Hanford will issue a permit converting part of a single-family home into a junior accessory dwelling unit.
- 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) inside an existing single-family home must record this covenant with the Kings County Recorder under Government Code §66333. It binds current and future owners to occupy either the main home or the JADU as their principal residence and prohibits selling the JADU separately from the main house.
Who needs it
Hanford homeowners converting part of their existing single-family residence into a junior accessory dwelling unit.
Why it needs a notary
As a recorded instrument affecting title, the agreement carries a full California all-purpose acknowledgment block ('before me... personally appeared...') that the property owner's signature must be notarized against.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Recording Document for JADU from the City of Hanford Community Development Department.
- 2
Fill in Property and Owner Details
Enter the property address, APN, and legal description as Exhibit A.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the deed restriction with the notary on a live video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized agreement to Hanford Community Development for recording with Kings County.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hanford. 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 Hanford JADU deed restriction?
- Yes. The agreement is recorded against your property title and includes a California acknowledgment block requiring a notarized signature.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Upload the completed deed restriction, verify your ID on a live video call with a commissioned notary, and sign during the same session.
- Will Kings County accept an out-of-state online notarization?
- California Civil Code §1189(b) recognizes acknowledgments performed under another state's law; check with the City of Hanford Community Development Department or Kings County Recorder if unsure.
- Who has to sign the JADU deed restriction?
- The property owner(s) of record for the parcel where the junior accessory dwelling unit will be created.
- What happens after the form is notarized?
- The City of Hanford records the signed and notarized agreement with the Kings County Clerk/Recorder, and it runs with the land through future ownership changes.