Menlo Park, CA · San Mateo County
Lot Line Adjustment / Lot Merger Owner's Acknowledgement
Menlo Park's Lot Line Adjustment and Lot Merger submittal package, which requires a wet-signed and notarized Owner's Acknowledgement and Notice of LLA or Lot Merger.
- 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
Property owners adjusting a shared boundary or merging contiguous parcels in Menlo Park must submit a formal application package to the Planning and Engineering Divisions under Subdivision Map Act sections 66412(d) and 66499.20.3. The procedures explicitly require a 'Property owners' acknowledgement form with notarized signatures' plus a wet-signed and notarized Notice of LLA or Lot Merger before the City Engineer will accept the parcel map for review.
Who needs it
Menlo Park property owners adjusting a shared lot line or merging contiguous, commonly-owned parcels through the Planning and Engineering Divisions.
Why it needs a notary
The submittal procedures explicitly require a notarized Owner's Acknowledgement form and a notarized Notice of LLA or Lot Merger before the City Engineer will accept the application package.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Consult with Planning and Engineering
Meet with City staff to review your proposed lot line adjustment or merger before hiring a surveyor.
- 2
Prepare the Application Package
Assemble the application form, lot data sheet, title report, plat map, and legal description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the Owner's Acknowledgement and Notice of LLA/Merger.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify identity and sign both documents in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Electronically submit the complete, notarized package to the City Engineer for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Menlo Park. 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 Menlo Park lot line adjustment?
- Yes. The city's procedures require a notarized Owner's Acknowledgement form and a notarized Notice of LLA or Lot Merger before the application package is accepted.
- What does 'wet signed and notarized' mean?
- It means the document must carry an original ink signature witnessed and sealed by a notary, not just an electronic signature.
- How do I get these documents notarized online?
- A remote online notary verifies your ID on video and witnesses your signature, satisfying the wet-signed and notarized requirement.
- Will Menlo Park accept an out-of-state online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed under another state's law per Civil Code section 1189(b); check with the city if unsure before submitting.