Santa Barbara, CA · Santa Barbara County
Lot Line Adjustment Trustee's Consent
A recorded consent from a lender's trustee agreeing to a Santa Barbara lot line adjustment on a financed parcel, plus the underlying Lot Line Adjustment Agreement, both requiring notarized signatures before recording.
- 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
After Planning Commission or Hearing Officer approval of a lot line adjustment, the City returns the Lot Line Adjustment Agreement (or Covenant) and exhibits to the property owners for notarized signatures. If a parcel is financed, the trustee under the deed of trust must also sign a Trustee's Consent so the lien correctly follows the adjusted boundaries; both documents are signed by the City Engineer and notarized before the County Clerk-Recorder's office records them.
Who needs it
Property owners completing an approved lot line adjustment in Santa Barbara, and trustees consenting on behalf of a lender when an adjusted parcel is financed.
Why it needs a notary
The City's handout requires the owners' signatures on the Agreement/Covenant to be notarized, and the Trustee's Consent to be signed 'pursuant to request of Beneficiary' with the same notarization before recordation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Get Your Approved Packet
Wait for the City to return your reviewed Lot Line Adjustment Agreement, exhibits, and Trustee's Consent if applicable.
- 2
Review the Documents
Confirm the legal descriptions and exhibits match your approved adjustment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment for all owners (and the trustee, if needed) to sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present ID and sign the Agreement and Consent while the notary observes live.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized packet to Public Works Engineering for the City Engineer's signature and recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Santa Barbara. 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 my lot line adjustment documents notarized?
- Yes. Santa Barbara's Public Works Department returns the Agreement/Covenant to owners specifically for notarized signatures before it is recorded.
- How do I get the Lot Line Adjustment Agreement notarized online?
- Once the City returns your approved packet, book a Rush Notary video session so all owners can sign in front of a live online notary.
- Do I need the Trustee's Consent too?
- Only if one of the adjusted parcels is financed. The trustee under the deed of trust signs a separate notarized consent.
- Will Santa Barbara accept an online notarization for recording?
- Most California recorders accept properly notarized remote online acknowledgments, but check with Public Works if you are unsure before recording.