Newport Beach, CA · Orange County
Lot Line Adjustment / Lot Merger Owner's Affidavit
A notarized affidavit that record property owners sign to certify their consent when applying to merge lots or adjust a shared lot line with the City of Newport Beach Planning Division.
- 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
Newport Beach requires this affidavit for any Lot Line Adjustment or Lot Merger application filed with the Community Development Department. Every record owner of the affected parcels certifies, under penalty of perjury, that they own the property, consent to the filing, and agree to the recordation of the adjustment documents. Because the resulting boundary change is recorded against the property, the city requires each owner's signature to be notarized before the application can be accepted.
Who needs it
Property owners in Newport Beach who are merging two or more lots or adjusting a shared boundary line between adjoining parcels.
Why it needs a notary
The application packet states each owner's signature must be notarized using the attached jurat, since the affidavit supports a document the county will later record against title.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download the Lot Line Adjustment/Lot Merger packet and owner's affidavit from the Newport Beach Planning Division.
- 2
Fill In Owner and Parcel Details
Complete the parcel information and owner names exactly as they appear on the recorded deed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary remote online notarization appointment to sign in front of a live notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the affidavit while the notary completes the jurat during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Upload the notarized affidavit and supporting exhibits to Newport Beach's CiViC online portal with the rest of the application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newport Beach. 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 a notary for a Newport Beach lot line adjustment?
- Yes. The city's application packet states each record owner's signature on the Owner's Affidavit must be notarized before the Lot Line Adjustment or Lot Merger application is accepted.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Download the affidavit, fill in the owner and parcel information, then book a Rush Notary online session to sign in front of a notary over live video.
- Can more than one property owner sign remotely?
- Yes, each record owner listed on the affidavit can complete their own notarized signature in a separate or joint online session before the packet is submitted.
- Will Newport Beach accept an out-of-state online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries commissioned in other states when the act complies with that state's law; check with the city's Planning Division if you're unsure before submitting.
- What else do I need to submit with this affidavit?
- The city also asks for a current preliminary title report and, after approval, recorded grant or quitclaim deeds reflecting the new lot lines.