Confirm that both parcels to be merged are contiguous (i.e. share a common property line), that each parcel is under the same ownership, and that each parcel has identical vesting (i.e. how the owners hold their interest in the parcel(s)).

Then, request a Voluntary Merger Number by:

• Visit the Map Number Request page.
• Complete the Map Number Request form.
• Access the PermitSLO.
• Select "Voluntary Merger Number."
• Click "Apply."
• Upload the completed request form.
• Wait 60 seconds, and refresh your browser.  Your map number should be formatted as follows: "M [last two digits of the year] = XXX" (e.g. M 21-0010).

Complete the Voluntary Merger Application form.

Complete the General Land Use Permit Application form

• Title report of Lot Book Guarantee dated within the last six months for each parcel
• Consent of Property Owner form (if the applicant does not own the property)

• Access the Citizen Self-Service Portal.
• Select "Subdivision Application."
• Click "Apply."
• Write "Voluntary Merger" and the County Map Number in the "Description" field.
• Upload the application forms, and required documents.

Planning staff will email the applicant an invoice, which the applicant can pay online here.

Planning Staff will review the required documents, prepare the draft Notice of Voluntary Merger, and mail it to the applicant along with an invoice for recording fees.

Sign and notarize the draft Notice of Voluntary Merger, and mail it back to the Department of Planning & Building:

     976 Osos Street

     Room 300

     San Luis Obispo, CA

     93408

Pay the invoice for the recording fees online here.

Staff will sign and notarize the draft Notice of Voluntary Merger, and record it.

Staff will mail the official copy of the recorded Notice of Voluntary Merger to the applicant.