Brea, CA · Orange County
Covenant and Agreement for Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Structure
This covenant records restrictions for a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) and is filed by Brea property owners applying to create a JADU on their property.
- 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
Brea requires this covenant for a JADU legally created on or after April 16, 2021. Owners provide the property’s legal description and building permit number, sign the covenant, and submit it with their plans for Planning Division review. After approval and the Community Development Director’s signature and stamp, the applicant records the covenant with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder and returns a copy to the Planning Department.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to create a JADU in Brea on or after April 16, 2021, must complete and submit this covenant with their plans.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes California acknowledgment certificates for property-owner signatures and a city designee’s signature; property owners sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Download the Brea JADU covenant package and review its checklist and recording instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property legal description, address, permit number, owner information, and other requested details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the property owners’ signatures, checking with the city if you are unsure about acceptable notarization.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Property owners sign the covenant before the notary and complete the acknowledgment process.
- 5
Submit and Record
Submit the unrecorded covenant with your plans for city review. After approval and the city’s signature and stamp, record it with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder and send a copy to Planning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brea. 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 and record the Brea JADU covenant?
- Fill in the property and permit details, obtain notarization of the owner signatures, and submit the unrecorded covenant with your plans. Record it only after the city’s approval and stamp, then return a copy to Planning.
- Do I need a notary for the property-owner signatures?
- Yes. The instructions say all property owners’ signatures must be notarized, and the form includes an acknowledgment certificate for those signatures.
- Can I use an online notary 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); a commissioned online notary may be an option. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I record the covenant before the city approves it?
- No. The form says not to record the covenant until the Community Development Director or designee has signed it and the city has affixed its approval stamp.