Carson, CA · Los Angeles County
Notice of Lot Merger
A recorded notice in which a Carson property owner requests City approval to merge two or more contiguous parcels into a single lot.
- 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
This form lets a property owner formally request that the City of Carson merge contiguous parcels into one legal lot under the Subdivision Map Act. Once approved, the notice is recorded against the merged property with the Los Angeles County Recorder, so the owner's signature must carry a California all-purpose acknowledgment before the City will process and record it.
Who needs it
Owners of contiguous Carson parcels who want to combine them into a single legal lot and need the City to certify the merger complies with subdivision law.
Why it needs a notary
The notice includes a full California All-Purpose Acknowledgment block requiring a notary's signature and seal before it can be recorded with the County Recorder.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Notice of Lot Merger from Carson Public Works Engineering.
- 2
Attach Property Details
Prepare the legal description, depiction map, and Lot Merger Worksheet for the parcels.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the acknowledgment in front of the notary during the video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized notice to Carson's Engineering Services Division for recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carson. 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 the lot merger notice notarized?
- Yes. Carson records this notice with the Los Angeles County Recorder, and it includes a California all-purpose acknowledgment that must be completed by a notary.
- How do I get it notarized online?
- Upload the completed notice, verify your identity on camera, and sign in front of a licensed online notary during a short video session.
- Will the County Recorder accept an online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed under another state's law per Civil Code §1189(b); check with Carson Engineering Services if you are unsure before submitting.
- What supporting documents do I need?
- You'll need the legal description (Exhibit A), a depiction map (Exhibit B), and a completed Lot Merger Worksheet.