Colton, CA · San Bernardino County
Optional Lot Merger Application Form
The Colton Public Works application to merge adjoining lots into one parcel, requiring an ownership statement with a notary acknowledgment of the owners' signatures.
- 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 merging two or more contiguous lots in Colton file this application with the Engineering Division, including exhibits prepared by a licensed land surveyor or civil engineer. Exhibit B, the ownership statement, must include the signatures of every affected property owner along with a notary acknowledgment witnessing those signatures before the City Engineer reviews and records the merger.
Who needs it
Property owners, surveyors, or civil engineers merging contiguous lots into a single parcel in Colton.
Why it needs a notary
The application's Exhibit B instructions state it must include 'an ownership statement including the signatures of any of the property owners' and 'a notary acknowledgment witnessing those signatures.'
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Optional Lot Merger Application Form from the City of Colton.
- 2
Prepare Exhibits A-C
Have your surveyor prepare the legal description, ownership statement, and scaled drawing.
- 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 the ownership statement live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized exhibits with Colton Public Works Engineering Division for review and recordation.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Colton. 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 Colton lot merger ownership statement notarized?
- Upload Exhibit B, verify your ID on camera, and sign before an online notary during a short video session, then submit the notarized page to Engineering.
- Do I need a notary for a lot merger in Colton?
- Yes. Exhibit B of the Lot Merger Application requires the property owners' signatures to carry a notary acknowledgment before City Engineer review.
- Can an out-of-state online notary sign for a Colton filing?
- California recognizes out-of-state acknowledgments under Civil Code §1189(b) when the notarial act complies with that state's law; check with Colton Engineering if unsure.
- How long does the notarization take?
- Most remote sessions take about 15 minutes once your document and ID are ready.
- What happens after notarization?
- Submit the notarized ownership statement (Exhibit B) with the surveyor's Exhibit A and site plan (Exhibit C) to the Colton Engineering Division.