You must apply online through San Joaquin County’s Online Permitting System. First time users will need a valid email address to set up an account. It takes about 5 minutes to create a new account.
Step 1: INITIAL CONSULTATION
Applicants are encouraged to consult with Community Development Department staff prior to submittal of an application.
Step 2: SUBMIT APPLICATION
The following items are required to submit an application:
- Indemnity Form with signatures from all property owners
- Map: A map delineating the deed description(s) including, but not limited to: bearings and distances, section(s), township(s), range(s), and controlling deed references.
- Recorded Deed: Copy of the recorded deed(s) of the property back to the date the parcel was created and any other documents (recorded maps, contracts of sale, etc.) that may have a bearing on the compliance of the parcel with the regulations of the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Sections 66410, et seq.).
- Property Description: Separate from the deeds, a legible description of the parcel(s) being recognized. This description must be suitable for recording by the County Office of the Recorder.
Step 3: APPLICATION ACCEPTED
Planning staff will review your application for acceptance. Once accepted, you will be sent information regarding payment of the appropriate fee through the Online Permitting System and via email. The current fee schedule is linked in the column to the right.
Step 4: FEE PAYMENT
The following forms of payment are accepted:
- Credit Card: Payable through the Online Permitting System or in person at the Planning Counter. A processing fee applies.
- Debit Card: Payable through the Online Permitting System or in person at the Planning Counter. A processing fee applies.
- Check: Payable in person at the Planning Counter. Checks must be made payable to "San Joaquin County Treasurer."
- Cash: Payable in person at the Planning Counter.