Belmont, CA · San Mateo County
SB 9 Affidavit of Future Owner Occupancy
A sworn affidavit required with a Belmont SB 9 urban lot split application, where the applicant affirms intent to occupy one resulting unit as a principal residence for three years.
- 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
California Senate Bill 9 allows eligible single-family lots to be split into two parcels, but the applicant must affirm owner-occupancy intent. Belmont's SB 9 application packet includes an Affidavit of Intent to Owner Occupy that uses a California all-purpose acknowledgment jurat, so it must be signed in front of a notary before the city will accept the lot-split application.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Belmont applying for an SB 9 urban lot split who must certify they will occupy one of the resulting units.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit carries a California all-purpose acknowledgment jurat ('before me... personally appeared...'), so the applicant's signature must be notarized before submission.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the SB 9 packet's Affidavit of Intent to Owner Occupy from the Belmont Permit Center.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Complete the property address and occupancy declaration sections before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the affidavit live with the notary over video.
- 5
Submit to Belmont
Include the notarized affidavit with your SB 9 lot split application packet.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Belmont. 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 this affidavit for every SB 9 project?
- Only lot-split applications under SB 9 require the affidavit of future owner occupancy; SB 9 duplex-only projects without a lot split may not.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your ID, and connect with a licensed online notary over video to sign in minutes.
- Will Belmont accept a remote online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed under another state's law per Civil Code §1189(b); check with the Belmont Permit Center if you are unsure before submitting.
- How long must I occupy the unit?
- Belmont's SB 9 packet requires the applicant to occupy one resulting unit as a principal residence for at least three years from parcel map approval.