West Covina, CA · Los Angeles County
Tentative Tract or Parcel Map Application
This application packet is for property owners or project applicants seeking city review to divide land through a tentative tract map or tentative parcel map.
- 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
West Covina requires this packet to apply for a tentative tract or parcel map, with an application sheet, owner’s permission authenticated by a notary, filing fee, environmental information form, and map plans. Additional items depend on the project: a property owners list and public hearing notice are required for tentative tract maps, while some items are not required for tentative parcel maps. The Planning Division will not accept the application without notarized owner’s permission.
Who needs it
Property owners or project applicants proposing a land division in West Covina need this packet and must provide the owner’s notarized permission for the Planning Division to accept the application.
Why it needs a notary
The packet requires the property owner’s permission to be notarized; it does not specify a jurat or acknowledgment block, and the owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application Packet
Get the Tentative Tract or Parcel Map application packet from the West Covina Planning Division.
- 2
Complete The Owner’s Permission
Fill in the owner’s permission section with the property owner’s information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary where permitted for your notarization.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
The property owner signs the permission in front of the notary during the session.
- 5
Submit The Complete Packet
Include the notarized permission and required application materials when submitting the packet to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Covina. 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 notarize the owner’s permission for this application?
- Complete the owner’s permission section, then sign it in front of a commissioned online notary. The packet requires notarized permission for the Planning Division to accept the application.
- Do I need a notarized owner’s permission for a tentative parcel map?
- Yes. The packet says owner’s permission must be notarized for the application, including tentative parcel map applications, or the Planning Division will not accept it.
- Can I complete this notarization online in California?
- Notaries commissioned in California 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); confirm with the city if unsure.
- Does this packet require a notarized property owners list?
- A notarized certification of the property owners list is required for tentative tract maps, but the packet says the list is not required for tentative parcel maps.
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