Orinda, CA · Contra Costa County
Lot Line Adjustment/Merger Application
This application lets property owners request a lot line adjustment or merger and submit the supporting materials required for City of Orinda review and approval.
- 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
Use this application to request changes to lot lines between adjacent parcels or a merger, with the total number of parcels remaining the same for a lot line adjustment. The city requires a complete electronic application with recording documents, owner letters, title report, plat and map materials, and other listed submittals. After approval, submit original recording documents to the Planning Department for review and signature before filing them with the Contra Costa County Recorder.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a lot line adjustment or merger in Orinda must complete the application and provide the required supporting documents for city review.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes acknowledgment blocks for property owners’ certificates; each signing property owner must acknowledge their signature before a notary, and designated city signatures are also noted as requiring notarization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Orinda Lot Line Adjustment/Merger application and review its instructions and submittal requirements.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the application and prepare the required recording documents and supporting materials, including owner certificates.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for each required signer and confirm notarization acceptance with the city if needed.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Each property owner signs and acknowledges the owner certificate before the notary during the session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the complete application electronically. After approval, provide original recording documents to the Planning Department before filing with the county recorder.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Orinda. 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 the owner certificate notarized?
- Complete the application and recording documents, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each signing property owner must acknowledge their signature on the owner certificate.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form provides acknowledgment blocks for owner certificates and notes that specified signatures must be notarized. Check which pages require notarization for your completed documents; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I notarize this form online in California?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); ask the city whether it accepts your notarized documents.
- What does the city require after approval?
- After approval, submit the original recording documents to the Planning Department for review and signature before submitting them to the Contra Costa County Recorder.
Lot Line Adjustment/Merger Application in other California cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.