Seal Beach, CA · Orange County
JADU Deed Restriction and Covenant Agreement
A recordable Covenant and Agreement that Seal Beach property owners sign to establish a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit, required before the city issues the Certificate of Occupancy.
- 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
Under Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 11.04.115, an owner adding a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) must record this Covenant and Agreement against the property as a condition of receiving the Certificate of Occupancy. The document confirms the owner's identity, describes the property and proposed JADU, and restricts the JADU from being sold or conveyed separately from the primary residence. Because it will be recorded with the Orange County Recorder, the owner's signature must be notarized under a California all-purpose acknowledgment.
Who needs it
Property owners in Seal Beach constructing or legalizing a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit who need a Certificate of Occupancy.
Why it needs a notary
As a document recorded with the county, the Covenant and Agreement requires the owner's signature to be notarized using the attached California all-purpose acknowledgment before the city will record it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the JADU Deed Restriction Covenant from Seal Beach's Planning Forms page.
- 2
Fill In Property and JADU Details
Enter the owner name(s), property address, APN, zoning designation, and JADU description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary remote online notarization appointment for the owner signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign while the notary completes the California acknowledgment during the video call.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Return the notarized covenant to the City Clerk so it can be recorded before your Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Seal Beach. 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 Seal Beach JADU deed restriction?
- Yes. The Covenant and Agreement must be recorded with the Orange County Recorder, and Seal Beach requires the owner's signature to be notarized before recording.
- How do I get this covenant notarized online?
- Complete the property description and JADU details, then book a Rush Notary online session to sign the acknowledgment in front of a live notary.
- When is this covenant required?
- The city requires the recorded covenant as a condition of issuing the Certificate of Occupancy for a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit under Municipal Code Section 11.04.115.
- Will Seal Beach accept an out-of-state online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries commissioned in other states when the act complies with that state's law; check with the city if unsure before submitting for recording.
- What happens after the covenant is notarized?
- Return it to the City Clerk's office so it can be recorded against the property before your Certificate of Occupancy is issued.