Palos Verdes Estates, CA · Los Angeles County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit Application
This nine-page application packet collects project, property, and development-standard information from owners or applicants seeking City review of an 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
The packet combines an ADU permit application, eligibility checklist, planning cover sheet, plan check information, grading information, and a deed restriction and covenant. The City requires the application materials and plans for ADU review; the recorded covenant must be submitted before the City issues a building permit. The covenant sets out restrictions on separate sale, rental terms, and the approved ADU or JADU size and attributes.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing an accessory dwelling unit in Palos Verdes Estates use this packet to provide project details and request City review.
Why it needs a notary
The deed restriction and covenant includes an acknowledgment block; all property owner signatures on the covenant must be notarized before the document is submitted.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City’s ADU permit application packet and review its application, checklist, plan check information, and deed restriction.
- 2
Fill Out The Packet
Provide the requested owner, applicant, property, project, and development-standard information, and complete the deed restriction.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the property owner signatures on the deed restriction and covenant.
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the covenant during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the application materials, plans, and recorded deed restriction as required by the City; the covenant is due before building permit issuance.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Palos Verdes Estates. 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
- How do I complete the notarized deed restriction?
- Complete the ADU application packet and deed restriction, then book an appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the covenant during the video session and submit the notarized document with the required materials.
- Do I need to notarize the entire ADU permit application?
- The form specifically says all signatures on the deed restriction and covenant must be notarized. It does not state that the other application pages require notarization; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use online notarization for this California form?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); ask the City whether it will accept your completed notarization.
- When must I submit the deed restriction?
- The application states that the recorded deed restriction and covenant must be submitted before the City issues a building permit.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit Application in other Los Angeles County cities
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