San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County
SB 9 Owner-Occupancy Attestation Form
A sworn, notarized statement that a San Jose property owner will personally occupy one of the resulting units for at least three years after an SB 9 urban lot split.
- 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's SB 9 lets qualifying single-family lots be split into two, but the owner applying to the City of San Jose must attest they intend to live in one of the units as their principal residence for at least three years. The City's form is a sworn affidavit that must be wet-signed and notarized before it accompanies the parcel map application, per Government Code Section 66411.7.
Who needs it
San Jose property owners applying for an SB 9 urban lot split (parcel map subdivision) of a single-family zoned lot.
Why it needs a notary
The form explicitly states 'the form must be wet signed and notarized' and includes a full California notary acknowledgment block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the SB 9 Owner-Occupancy Attestation Form from San Jose's Planning Division.
- 2
Fill in Property Details
Enter your application date, property address, and Assessor's Parcel Number.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment to sign the attestation.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present ID and sign while the notary observes live.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized attestation with your SB 9 parcel map application to Planning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Jose. 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 attestation notarized?
- Yes, the form itself says it must be wet signed and notarized before it can be submitted with your SB 9 parcel map application.
- How do I get the SB 9 Owner-Occupancy Attestation notarized online?
- Fill in your property address and APN, then book a Rush Notary video session to sign in front of a live online notary.
- Do I need to check my CC&Rs first?
- Yes, the City advises checking for private Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions that might limit units before applying, since the City cannot enforce a private agreement.
- Will San Jose accept an online notarization?
- Most California cities accept properly notarized remote online acknowledgments, but check with the Planning Division if you are unsure.