Temple City, CA · Los Angeles County
Certificate of Compliance for Lot Merger
This certificate documents a lot merger and owner consent, for property owners submitting a lot merger application and supporting exhibits to Temple City’s Planning Department.
- 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
The certificate records the City Engineer’s statement that a lot merger complies with applicable requirements and includes owner consent to adjust lot lines. The form lists exhibits for the legal descriptions before and after the merger, an owner’s certification, and a property plat. Owners complete the certification for the property, and the City Engineer completes the city’s portion; the form directs that the certificate be returned to Temple City’s Planning Department for recording.
Who needs it
Owners of the parcels involved in a lot merger need this certificate and its exhibits to document their consent for Temple City’s review and recording.
Why it needs a notary
The owner’s certification carries a California acknowledgment, and each owner signing that certification must acknowledge the signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Certificate of Compliance for Lot Merger and review the required exhibits.
- 2
Complete the Owner Information
Provide the property and owner details, lot-merger description, and supporting exhibits as applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an acknowledgment for each owner signing the owner’s certification.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Each owner signs and acknowledges the certification before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the certificate and exhibits to Temple City’s Planning Department for processing and recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Temple City. 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 get the owner’s certification notarized?
- Complete the owner’s certification and arrange for each owner who signs to appear before a notary for the acknowledgment. Submit the notarized certification with the required exhibits to the city.
- Do I need to include the lot-merger exhibits?
- The form lists Exhibits A through D: legal descriptions before and after the merger, the owner’s certification, and a plat showing the lot merger. Confirm the city’s submission requirements if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form in California?
- 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); ask a commissioned online notary about your situation.
- Who completes the City Engineer section?
- The form provides a separate section for the City Engineer to state whether the lot merger complies with applicable provisions and to enter a date and RCE/LS information.