Healdsburg, CA · Sonoma County
ADU Deed Restriction Covenant
A recordable covenant acknowledging use restrictions on an accessory dwelling unit, signed by the property owner and required for recording against the title.
- 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
The City of Healdsburg requires property owners building an accessory dwelling unit to record a covenant acknowledging restrictions such as no separate sale, minimum rental terms, and no short-term visitor lodging use. Because the covenant is recorded against the property with the Sonoma County Recorder and runs with the land, the city's template instructs owners to attach a notary acknowledgment certificate for each signature.
Who needs it
Property owners in Healdsburg who are permitting an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and must record a deed restriction covenant with the county.
Why it needs a notary
The covenant is a recorded instrument affecting title, and the city's template explicitly directs signers to attach a notary acknowledgment certificate before recording.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the ADU Covenant Template from the City of Healdsburg Planning and Building Department.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Enter the owner name(s), property address, APN, and deed recording information.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary on a live video call and sign the covenant.
- 5
Record with the County
Submit the notarized covenant to the Sonoma County Recorder as required before ADU permit final.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Healdsburg. 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 notarize my Healdsburg ADU covenant online?
- Book a remote online notarization session, upload the covenant, and sign it in front of the notary during a live video call before it is recorded with the county.
- Do I need this covenant notarized before recording?
- Yes. The city's covenant template requires a notary acknowledgment certificate attached to each property owner's signature before Sonoma County will record it.
- Who signs the ADU deed restriction covenant?
- The fee title property owner(s) of the parcel where the accessory dwelling unit is being built or legalized.
- Will the county accept a remotely notarized ADU covenant?
- California recognizes acknowledgments performed under another state's remote online notarization law; check with the Sonoma County Recorder or the Healdsburg Planning Division if unsure.