Barstow, CA · San Bernardino County
Minor Changes to Land Divisions Application
Barstow's Planning Division packet for a lot line adjustment, lot merger, or certificate of compliance, including a notarized Owner's Certificate consenting to 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 who want to shift a lot line, merge parcels, or obtain a certificate of compliance in Barstow file this Community Development Planning Division packet, which bundles the application, exhibits, and required signatures. Because the approved change is recorded against the affected parcels at the County Recorder, the Owner's Certificate signature must carry a notarized California acknowledgment.
Who needs it
Barstow property owners adjusting a shared lot line, merging adjacent parcels, or seeking a certificate of compliance through the Planning Division.
Why it needs a notary
The completed lot line adjustment, lot merger, or certificate of compliance is recorded against title, so the Owner's Certificate must be notarized before the City will process the recordation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Minor Changes to Land Divisions application from Barstow's Planning Division.
- 2
Prepare Exhibits
Assemble the legal description, plat maps, and title report exhibits required by the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the Owner's Certificate.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the Owner's Certificate in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the completed, notarized packet with Barstow Community Development for review and recordation.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Barstow. 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 a Barstow lot line adjustment?
- Yes. The Owner's Certificate in this Planning Division packet is recorded against title, so Barstow requires a notarized signature before recordation.
- How do I get my Barstow land division packet notarized online?
- Complete the application and Owner's Certificate, then verify your ID and sign in front of an online notary in a short video session.
- Can I use this form for a certificate of compliance instead?
- Yes, this same packet covers lot line adjustments, lot mergers, and certificate of compliance requests through Barstow's Planning Division.
- Do I need a California-commissioned notary?
- No. California accepts acknowledgments from notaries commissioned in other states when the act complies with that state's law; check with the city if unsure.