Who completes the Owners Declaration?

The legal owner of the lot completes the declaration and submits it with the Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit application.

How do I submit the Owners Declaration?

Submit it with the JADU application. The form lists the City of Monte Sereno address as 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030.

What information does the declaration request?

The owner affirms lot ownership and planned residence, then provides their printed name, signature, and date.

Monte Sereno, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Accessory Dwelling Unit Owners Declaration

Property owners complete this declaration and submit it with a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit application to affirm ownership and planned residence.

What this form is

This declaration accompanies a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) application. The property owner affirms under penalty of perjury that they legally own the lot and will occupy either the JADU or primary dwelling as their principal residence while the stated condition applies. The form asks for the owner’s printed name, signature, and date.

Who needs it

A property owner submitting a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit application must complete and submit this declaration with the application.

How to submit it

Submit the declaration with the JADU application. The form lists the City of Monte Sereno at 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030.

About notarization

No notary is required; the owner signs and dates the declaration, which affirms the stated facts under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Declaration
Download the Accessory Dwelling Unit Owners Declaration PDF.
2
Complete the Declaration
The property owner affirms the statements and fills in their printed name, signature, and date.
3
Gather the JADU Application
Prepare the declaration to accompany the Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit application.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the declaration with the JADU application to the City of Monte Sereno.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Owners Declaration?: No. The owner signs and dates the declaration, which affirms the stated facts under penalty of perjury.
Who completes the Owners Declaration?: The legal owner of the lot completes the declaration and submits it with the Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit application.
How do I submit the Owners Declaration?: Submit it with the JADU application. The form lists the City of Monte Sereno address as 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030.
What information does the declaration request?: The owner affirms lot ownership and planned residence, then provides their printed name, signature, and date.

Need something notarized?

This Accessory Dwelling Unit Owners Declaration doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Monte Sereno form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.