Rialto, CA · San Bernardino County
Common Wall Agreement
This agreement notifies neighboring property owners about a proposed common wall or fence, and is filed by affected owners seeking city permit approval for residential construction.
- 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 agreement records neighboring owners’ consent to a common wall or fence along their shared property line and must include an aerial map showing distances from the property line to the structure. Rialto requires the completed form to be notarized for permit approval; each neighbor must sign an individual form. The city also allows the wall’s owner to provide a foundation line and grade certification from a licensed professional engineer or licensed surveyor instead.
Who needs it
Affected property owners seeking permit approval for a residential common wall or fence must provide a notarized agreement, unless the owner provides the specified professional certification.
Why it needs a notary
The form requires a separate notary acknowledgment verifying each property owner’s signature, and the signing owner must sign and date the agreement in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Agreement
Get the Common Wall Agreement from the City of Rialto.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the owner, address, and property identification fields, and attach an aerial map showing distances from the property line to the structure.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a notary appointment and check with the city about accepted notarization options.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Each property owner signs and dates their individual form in the notary’s presence; include the separate acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed, notarized agreement for permit approval.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rialto. 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 complete the Common Wall Agreement?
- Fill out the owner and property details, attach an aerial map with distances from the property line to the structure, and sign before a notary. Each neighbor needs an individual form.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. Rialto says the form must be filled out completely and notarized for permit approval. The property owner must sign and date it in the notary’s presence.
- 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); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What if I do not submit a notarized agreement?
- The form says the owner constructing the wall may instead secure a foundation line and grade certification from a licensed professional engineer or licensed surveyor.
Common Wall Agreement in other California cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.