Bell Gardens, CA · Los Angeles County
Merger of Parcels by Certificate of Compliance
A notarized property owner affidavit filed with a Bell Gardens application to merge adjacent parcels into a single legal lot.
- 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 Bell Gardens seeking to merge two or more parcels into a single legal lot through a Certificate of Compliance must submit this bilingual (English/Spanish) application, which includes a sworn owner affidavit confirming the request and property details. The affidavit must be signed before a notary public as part of the Planning Division submittal.
Who needs it
Property owners in Bell Gardens applying to merge adjacent parcels into one legal lot.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn statement with a full notary acknowledgment block ('subscribed and sworn to before me... Notary Public').
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Merger of Parcels by Certificate of Compliance PDF from Bell Gardens' Community Development Forms page.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Enter the applicant, owner, and parcel information along with the legal description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn affidavit as the property owner in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized application to Bell Gardens' Planning Division with the required fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bell Gardens. 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
- Who signs this application?
- The property owner(s) requesting the parcel merger sign the sworn affidavit portion of the application.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes — the application includes a sworn statement that must be signed before a notary public.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Complete the Merger of Parcels application with your property details, then book a Rush Notary remote online notarization session to sign in front of a notary via video.
- What fee is involved?
- The application carries a $500 Planning Division permit fee plus City Engineer fees not to exceed $5,000.
- Will Bell Gardens accept an online notarization?
- California generally recognizes notarial acts valid under the notary's home state law; check with the Planning Division if unsure before submitting.