Modesto, CA · Stanislaus County
JADU Deed Restriction Form
A recordable deed restriction that owners of a single-family home must sign and notarize before Modesto will sign off a junior accessory dwelling unit permit.
- 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 Modesto requires a notarized deed restriction recorded against a property before finalizing a building permit for a junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) inside a single-family home. The restriction notifies future owners of JADU-specific limits, such as no separate sale, under Government Code §65852.22 and Modesto Municipal Code §10-4.508. All property owners must sign the form and have it notarized before it is recorded with the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Modesto converting or building a junior accessory dwelling unit within their single-family residence.
Why it needs a notary
The city's own instructions state that all owners must sign the form and have it notarized by a notary public before it can be recorded.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the JADU Deed Restriction Form from the City of Modesto Planning Division.
- 2
Attach Your Deed
Attach a copy of the current property deed to the back of the two-page form.
- 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 deed restriction.
- 5
Record with the County
Take the notarized original to the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder's Office to record it, then submit the Conformed Copy to Modesto Planning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Modesto. 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 get my Modesto JADU deed restriction notarized online?
- Book a remote online notarization session, upload the completed deed restriction, and sign it in front of the notary on a live video call before recording it with the county.
- Do I need this form notarized before recording?
- Yes. Modesto's own instructions require all property owners to sign the form and have it notarized by a notary public before it can be recorded with the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder.
- Who signs the JADU deed restriction?
- All owners of the property where the junior accessory dwelling unit will be located, listed exactly as they appear on the current deed.
- Will Stanislaus County accept a remotely notarized deed restriction?
- California recognizes acknowledgments performed under another state's remote online notarization law; check with the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder if you are unsure before recording.