Apple Valley, CA · San Bernardino County
Lot Merger, Lot Split, or Lot Line Adjustment Application
The Apple Valley Community Development application to merge, split, or adjust the boundary lines of adjoining parcels, with signature and notary acknowledgment fields built into the form.
- 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 requesting a Lot Line Adjustment, Lot Split, or Parcel Merger from the Town of Apple Valley submit this application with a title report, plot plan, and legal descriptions prepared by a licensed surveyor or engineer. The fillable PDF itself contains ten signature fields and three notary acknowledgment fields, and the resulting Certificate of Compliance or Notice of Merger is recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorder.
Who needs it
Property owners, surveyors, or engineers processing a lot line adjustment, lot split, or parcel merger in Apple Valley.
Why it needs a notary
The application's built-in acknowledgment pages require the owner's signature to be sworn 'before me, a notary public' under California's statutory jurat before the document can be recorded.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Lot Merger/Lot Split/Lot Line Adjustment application from the Town of Apple Valley.
- 2
Complete Parcel Details
Fill in APNs, legal descriptions, and attach the required title report and plot plan.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and sign each acknowledgment page live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the notarized application with Apple Valley Community Development for review and recordation.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Apple Valley. 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
- How do I get my Apple Valley lot line adjustment notarized?
- Upload the completed application, verify your ID on camera, and sign before an online notary during a short video session, then submit the notarized PDF to Community Development.
- Do I need a notary for a lot split or merger in Apple Valley?
- Yes. The application's acknowledgment pages require the owner's signature to be notarized before the Certificate of Compliance or Notice of Merger can be recorded.
- Can an out-of-state online notary sign for an Apple Valley filing?
- California recognizes out-of-state acknowledgments under Civil Code §1189(b) when the notarial act complies with that state's law; check with Apple Valley Community Development if unsure.
- How long does the notarization take?
- Most remote sessions take about 20-25 minutes given the multiple signature pages.
- What happens after notarization?
- Submit the notarized application with title report and plot plan to Apple Valley Community Development for processing and county recordation.