South Pasadena, CA · Los Angeles County
Lot Line Adjustment Application
South Pasadena's application to shift the boundary between adjacent parcels, whose bundled Letter of Authorization must be sworn to and notarized when someone files on the owner's behalf.
- 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 adjusting the shared boundary line between two or more adjacent parcels in South Pasadena file this Lot Line Adjustment Application with the Planning and Building Department, then record the approved adjustment with the Los Angeles County Recorder. When someone other than the owner files the application, the bundled Letter of Authorization must be signed by the legal owner(s) and carries a full notary jurat: subscribed and sworn to before a notary public.
Who needs it
South Pasadena property owners adjusting a shared lot line, or a representative filing the application on an owner's behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The application's Letter of Authorization must be signed by the legal owner(s) and includes a jurat requiring it to be subscribed and sworn to before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Lot Line Adjustment Application from South Pasadena's Planning and Building Department page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the affected properties and, if filing through a representative, the Letter of Authorization.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for each legal owner signing the letter.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signs the Letter of Authorization while the notary verifies identity and witnesses the signature live.
- 5
Submit to the City
Download the notarized letter and submit it with your full application to South Pasadena Planning and Building.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South Pasadena. 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 my Lot Line Adjustment application notarized?
- The Letter of Authorization bundled with the application must be sworn to before a notary public whenever someone other than the owner files on the owner's behalf.
- How do I get my Letter of Authorization notarized online?
- Upload the completed letter, verify your ID, and sign in front of an online notary during a live video session, then download the notarized PDF to submit with your application.
- Do all affected property owners need to sign?
- Yes, the property owner(s) of all affected properties must sign the application form and/or the notarized Letter of Authorization.
- Will South Pasadena accept a remote online notarization?
- Most California cities accept notarial acts performed under another state's law, but check with South Pasadena Planning if you are unsure before submitting.