Montclair, CA · San Bernardino County
Certificate of Parcel Merger Application
This application lets record owners request a Certificate of Parcel Merger by identifying the parcels, explaining the request, providing supporting materials, and obtaining signatures from all owners of record.
- 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
Use this application to ask the City to merge contiguous parcels under common ownership. The filing instructions call for parcel information, legal descriptions, maps, a preliminary title report dated within six months, and a $1,600 processing fee. All record owners must sign, and a representative may also sign. The instructions state that the applicant is responsible for a new grant deed required by the County Recorder upon recordation.
Who needs it
Record owners seeking to merge contiguous parcels under common ownership must complete the application, provide the required supporting materials, and obtain signatures from all owners of record.
Why it needs a notary
The certificate carries an acknowledgment block, and each record owner signing the instrument must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Parcel Merger application and filing instructions.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the parcel details and request, and prepare the required maps, legal descriptions, and preliminary title report.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the record owners who need to acknowledge their signatures.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signer appears before the notary and acknowledges signing the instrument.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the signed application, required supporting materials, and processing fee to the City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Montclair. 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 parcel merger application?
- Complete the parcel and request information, attach legal descriptions, maps, and a preliminary title report dated within six months, then arrange signatures from all record owners.
- Do I need every record owner to sign?
- Yes. The application states that all owners of record must sign, and signatures should match the title report.
- 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; a commissioned online notary may be an option. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting materials and fee are listed?
- The filing instructions list legal descriptions, maps, a preliminary title report dated within six months, and a $1,600 processing fee.
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