Bishop, CA · Inyo County
Lot Line Adjustment / Parcel Merger Owner's Certificate
Bishop's Lot Line Adjustment/Parcel Merger application requires a Notarized Owner's Certificate (Exhibit C) signed by every property owner on the title report.
- 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
Property owners in Bishop combining, adjusting, or reconfiguring up to four parcels must file a Lot Line Adjustment/Parcel Merger application with the Planning Department. The submission package explicitly requires a Notarized Owner's Certificate (Exhibit C), signed by the authorized property owner of each parcel, in addition to an exhibit map and legal description.
Who needs it
Bishop property owners combining, adjusting, or reconfiguring up to four adjacent parcels through the Planning Department.
Why it needs a notary
The application package explicitly requires a Notarized Owner's Certificate (Exhibit C) signed by every owner of record before the city will process the lot line adjustment or parcel merger.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Consult with Planning
Discuss your proposal with the City of Bishop Planning Department before applying.
- 2
Prepare Exhibits
Assemble the Exhibit Map, Legal Description, and Owner's Certificate along with a current title report.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for every owner listed on the title report.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify identity and sign the Owner's Certificate in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the completed application package with Bishop Planning for review and approval.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bishop. 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 a notary for a Bishop lot line adjustment?
- Yes. Bishop's application package explicitly requires a Notarized Owner's Certificate (Exhibit C) signed by every property owner on the title report.
- How do I get the Owner's Certificate notarized online?
- Prepare the exhibit map, legal description, and Owner's Certificate, then verify your ID and sign in front of an online notary on video.
- Can this form combine more than four parcels?
- No, Bishop's process covers combining, adjusting, or reconfiguring up to four adjacent parcels at a time.
- Will Bishop accept an out-of-state online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed under another state's law per Civil Code section 1189(b); check with the city if unsure before submitting.