Pasadena, CA · Los Angeles County
Covenant and Agreement to Hold Property as One Parcel
A recorded covenant where a Pasadena property owner agrees to hold two or more legal parcels as a single building site, so they cannot be sold separately.
- 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
Pasadena's Building & Safety Division requires this covenant when a project (such as a new building spanning multiple lots) depends on treating separate legally described parcels as one site. Because the covenant runs with the land and binds future owners, heirs, successors, and any HOA, it must be recorded with the County Recorder, and the form itself carries a full California acknowledgment page requiring notarization of every owner signature.
Who needs it
Pasadena property owners combining two or more legal parcels into a single building site for permitting purposes.
Why it needs a notary
The form states 'SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED' and includes a full California acknowledgment block ('before me... personally appeared... satisfactory evidence').
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Covenant to Hold Property as One Parcel from Pasadena's Building & Safety Applications & Forms page.
- 2
Describe Both Parcels
Add the legal descriptions, site addresses, and recording book/page for each parcel being combined.
- 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 to sign and complete the acknowledgment page.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Return the notarized covenant to Pasadena Building & Safety for approval and recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pasadena. 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 this Pasadena lot-tie covenant?
- Yes, the form states signatures must be notarized and includes a full California acknowledgment page.
- How do I get this covenant notarized online?
- Complete the legal descriptions of both parcels and the purpose of holding them as one site, then sign before a remote online notary on video.
- Do I need Building and Safety's approval before recording?
- Check with the Building and Safety Division if unsure about the review order for your project before submitting the covenant for recording.
- Can an out-of-state online notary handle this recording?
- Yes, Civil Code §1189(b) lets California accept acknowledgments performed under another state's notary law.
- Who must sign the covenant?
- Every owner of record for each parcel, with two officer signatures required if an owner is a corporation.