Irvine, CA · Orange County
Hold Harmless Affidavit for Pre-Approved ADU Plans
The notarized affidavit Irvine property owners must sign to use the City's free Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit construction plans, releasing and indemnifying the City for their use.
- 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
Irvine offers a library of Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plans to speed up permitting. Before a property owner can use one of these City-prepared plan sets, they must sign Form 67-02, a Hold Harmless Affidavit agreeing to release, defend, and indemnify the City and its consultants from claims arising out of use of the documents. The form includes a California notarial acknowledgment certificate that must be completed by a notary public.
Who needs it
Irvine property owners who choose to build an ADU using the City's Pre-Approved ADU plan sets need this notarized affidavit before proceeding.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a full California notary acknowledgment block (before-me, satisfactory evidence, penalty of perjury) that must be completed for the property owner's signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Form 67-02, the Hold Harmless Affidavit, from the City of Irvine website.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Enter the owner name, parcel number, and property address.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet your notary by live video and sign the affidavit in their virtual presence.
- 5
Submit with Your Permit
Include the notarized affidavit with your ADU building permit application to Irvine Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Irvine. 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 get my Irvine ADU affidavit notarized?
- Download Form 67-02 from the City of Irvine, fill in your property details, then book an online notary session and sign it on video before submitting it with your ADU permit.
- Do I need to notarize this affidavit in person?
- No — California allows remote online notarization, so you can sign in front of a commissioned notary over live video instead of visiting an office.
- Do I need this affidavit for every ADU project?
- Only if you're using one of Irvine's Pre-Approved ADU plan sets rather than custom-designed plans.
- Will Irvine accept a remotely notarized affidavit?
- Remote online notarization satisfies California's acknowledgment requirements; check with Irvine Community Development if you have questions about your specific submission.
- What happens after the affidavit is notarized?
- Submit the notarized Hold Harmless Affidavit along with your building permit application for the pre-approved ADU plan set.