Long Beach, CA · Los Angeles County
Urban Lot Split Affidavit of Owner Occupancy
A sworn, notarized affidavit required with a Long Beach SB 9 urban lot split application, in which the owner commits to occupying one resulting unit as their principal residence for three years.
- 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
Under Long Beach's Subdivision Regulations implementing SB 9, an urban lot split application must include this affidavit stating the applicant will live in one of the resulting housing units as their principal residence for at least three years after approval. Community land trusts and qualified nonprofit corporations are exempt, but individual applicants must sign, and the form states every signature must be notarized.
Who needs it
Individual property owners applying for an SB 9 urban lot split in Long Beach, other than community land trusts or qualified nonprofit corporations.
Why it needs a notary
The form states in bold 'ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED' for each record owner signing the affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Urban Lot Split Affidavit of Owner Occupancy from Long Beach Planning Bureau's SB 9 resources.
- 2
Fill in Property Details
Add the Assessor's Parcel Number and property address for the lot split.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary live on video so every owner's signature is notarized.
- 5
Submit with Your Lot Split Application
Include the notarized affidavit with your Planning Permit Application for the urban lot split.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Long 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 to notarize the owner occupancy affidavit for a Long Beach urban lot split?
- Yes, the form states in bold that all signatures must be notarized before it can be submitted with a Planning Permit Application.
- How do I get this affidavit notarized online?
- Fill in the property's legal description and occupancy statement, then sign before a remote online notary on video.
- Who is exempt from filing this affidavit?
- Community land trusts and qualified nonprofit corporations under Revenue and Taxation Code §402.1(a)(11)(C)(ii) and §214.15 are not required to file it.
- Is remote online notarization accepted for this Planning Bureau filing?
- Yes, Civil Code §1189(b) lets California accept acknowledgments performed under another state's notary law; check with Long Beach Planning if unsure.
- How long must I occupy the unit?
- You must agree to occupy at least one of the resulting housing units as your principal residence for a minimum of three years from final map recordation.
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