Alturas, CA · Modoc County
Voluntary Lot Merger Application Package
Alturas's voluntary Lot Merger package, which requires the Notice of Voluntary Lot Merger to be signed with notarized signatures before recordation.
- 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 combining two or more contiguous, commonly-owned lots into a single parcel in Alturas file a voluntary Lot Merger application under Subdivision Map Act sections 66412(d) and 66499.20. The city's instructions state the property owner must sign the Notice of Voluntary Lot Merger 'with signatures notarized' before the merger is recorded.
Who needs it
Alturas property owners voluntarily merging two or more contiguous, commonly-owned lots into a single parcel.
Why it needs a notary
The city's application instructions require the Notice of Voluntary Lot Merger to be signed with notarized signatures before recordation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Consult the City Planner
Call the City Clerk to arrange a consultation before submitting your application.
- 2
Complete the Notice
Fill out the Notice of Voluntary Lot Merger for the contiguous, commonly-owned lots.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the property owner.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify identity and sign the Notice in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit for Recordation
Deliver the notarized Notice and required documents to the Alturas City Clerk for recordation.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Alturas. 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 an Alturas lot merger?
- Yes. The city's instructions require the Notice of Voluntary Lot Merger to be signed with notarized signatures before recordation.
- Can lots be un-merged later?
- No, once parcels have been merged they cannot be unmerged without going through the formal subdivision process.
- How do I get the Notice of Voluntary Lot Merger notarized online?
- After consulting with the City Planner, complete the notice and sign it in front of an online notary on video.
- Will Alturas 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.