Thornton, CO · Adams County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Deed Restriction
This deed restriction template records limits on an accessory dwelling unit and is completed by a property owner seeking a Thornton building permit for that unit.
- licensed online 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 declaration places restrictions on a property with an accessory dwelling unit, including limits on selling the unit separately from the principal dwelling or subdividing the lot without city approval. The form says the property owner encumbers the property as a condition of requesting a Thornton building permit for an accessory dwelling unit. It also states that the covenants run with the land and may be terminated only by a recorded document issued and executed by the city.
Who needs it
A property owner requesting a Thornton building permit for an accessory dwelling unit completes this declaration to place the stated restrictions on the property.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary, signed by the Declarant, who acknowledges executing the declaration before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Template
Download the deed restriction template provided by the City of Thornton.
- 2
Fill In The Declaration
Complete the date, Declarant information, and property details requested in the declaration and its Exhibit A.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign as Declarant during the online notary session and complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed declaration as directed by the City of Thornton.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thornton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed 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 complete and notarize this deed restriction?
- Fill in the declaration and property details, then sign as Declarant before a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed document as directed by the City of Thornton.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the Declarant acknowledged signing the declaration before a notary.
- Can I notarize this document online?
- Colorado authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized document.
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Deed Restriction in other Colorado cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.