Long Beach, CA · Los Angeles County
Common Property Line Wall/Fence Agreement
A multi-owner agreement letting neighbors in Long Beach build and maintain a shared wall or fence near an unsurveyed property line without a formal survey.
- 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
Long Beach's Building and Safety Bureau requires this agreement (FORM-013) when a property owner wants to build a wall or fence on or near a shared property line without a licensed survey. All affected neighboring owners consent to the construction, share maintenance responsibility, and agree to hold the city harmless, and the form must have a notarized acknowledgment attached for each signature.
Who needs it
Long Beach property owners building a shared wall or fence near a property line who need consent from one or more adjoining owners.
Why it needs a notary
Page 2 states 'Notary acknowledgements for each signature must be attached to this document' for every owner who signs the agreement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get FORM-013 from Long Beach's Building & Safety Applications & Forms page.
- 2
Complete Owner and Parcel Details
List every affected owner, address, and parcel number involved in the shared wall or fence.
- 3
Attach a Diagram
Include the fence or plot plan diagram showing the wall/fence location.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 5
Sign on Video
Each owner appears before the notary live on video to sign and get their acknowledgment attached.
- 6
Submit with Your Permit Application
Return the notarized agreement to Building and Safety with the building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Long Beach. 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
- Why do I need this agreement to build a shared fence in Long Beach?
- Without a licensed survey, the city requires written consent from all affected neighboring owners before permitting a wall or fence near the shared property line.
- Do all owners need to notarize their signatures?
- Yes, the form requires a notary acknowledgment attached for each owner's signature before Building and Safety will accept it.
- How do I get FORM-013 notarized online with multiple owners?
- Each owner can meet with a remote online notary on video separately or together to sign and have their acknowledgment attached.
- Is a remote online notary valid for this Long Beach agreement?
- Yes, Civil Code §1189(b) lets California accept acknowledgments performed under another state's notary law; check with the city if unsure.
- What does the hold-harmless clause cover?
- The signing owners agree to defend and hold the city harmless from claims arising out of the wall or fence's construction, placement, or maintenance.
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