La Habra, CA · Orange County
Lot Line Adjustment
This application and recording document requests a lot line adjustment and is filed by property owners seeking to adjust boundaries between adjoining parcels in La Habra.
- 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 packet includes the Miscellaneous Planning Actions application, ownership certificates, recording pages, and exhibits for the proposed adjustment, including legal descriptions, a map, and a site plan. The city says applicants must submit deeds and title reports or Lot Book Guarantees for all properties involved, along with applicable Engineering and Planning fees. Engineering review and any required corrections take place before the matter goes to the Planning Commission for approval and subsequent recordation.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing a lot line adjustment between parcels should complete this packet and provide the required supporting documents and fees to initiate the city’s review.
Why it needs a notary
The ownership certificate has acknowledgment blocks, not jurats; each owner signing the certificate must personally appear before a notary and acknowledge signing.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the lot line adjustment packet and review the application, ownership certificates, recording pages, and exhibits.
- 2
Fill In The Forms
Complete the application and relevant lot line adjustment forms; include the required property details and supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization with a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city whether it accepts the notarized document.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Each property owner signs the ownership certificate and acknowledges the signature before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet, supporting documents, and applicable fees to the city for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from La Habra. 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 prepare the lot line adjustment packet?
- Complete the Miscellaneous Planning Actions application and lot line adjustment forms, include the required deeds, title reports or Lot Book Guarantees, and submit applicable fees. The packet also includes ownership certificates and exhibits.
- Do I need to notarize the ownership certificate?
- Yes. The ownership certificate includes acknowledgment blocks. Each owner signing must personally appear before a notary and acknowledge the signature.
- Can I use an 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); ask the city whether it will accept your notarized document.
- What supporting documents does the city request?
- The form lists copies of deeds and title reports or Lot Book Guarantees for all properties involved, plus completed application materials and applicable Engineering and Planning fees. Confirm with the city if unsure.
Lot Line Adjustment in other California cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.