Malibu, CA · Los Angeles County
Request for Certificate of Compliance for Lot Merger
This request asks the City of Malibu to determine whether property proposed for a lot merger complies with applicable subdivision and local coastal requirements; owners of record or contract vendees file it.
- 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
Owners of record or contract vendees use this form to ask the City of Malibu to determine whether the property shown in the attached legal description and plot plan complies with the cited subdivision and local coastal provisions. The form says the owner signatures must be notarized and provides spaces for property addresses, assessor’s parcel numbers, signatures, dates, and printed names. The city completes the determination section; the certificate does not itself authorize development.
Who needs it
Owners of record or contract vendees requesting a City of Malibu determination of compliance for property involved in a lot merger need to submit this request.
Why it needs a notary
The form requires notarization of the owner or vendee signatures; its printed acknowledgment block is for the Planning Director’s signature, acknowledged before the City Clerk.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Form
Download the City of Malibu request for a certificate of compliance for lot merger.
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Fill In The Request
Enter each owner’s or vendee’s property address and APN, then complete the signature, date, and printed-name fields. Include the legal description and plot plan.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the owner or vendee signatures and check with the city about the notarization method it will accept.
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Sign Before The Notary
Sign the owner or vendee fields before the notary, following the notary’s instructions.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed request and exhibits to the City of Malibu using the city’s current instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Malibu. 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 submit a lot merger certificate of compliance request?
- Complete the request, attach the legal description and plot plan, and submit it to the City of Malibu. The form directs the city to mail a recorded copy to the City Clerk; confirm submission details with the city.
- Do I need to notarize the owner signatures?
- Yes. The form states that owner signatures must be notarized. The city’s determination section also includes an acknowledgment for the Planning Director’s signature before the City Clerk.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- 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); a commissioned online notary may be an option. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- Does this certificate allow development of the property?
- No. The form states that the certificate is not a permit to develop the property and that other land-use, construction, building, water, sewage, geologic, soils, and drainage requirements may apply.