Shafter, CA · Kern County

No notary required

Final Grade Certificate

This certificate documents completed grading work and is completed by the design engineer and grading contractor for a project in Shafter.

What this form is

The Final Grade Certificate records the design engineer’s and grading contractor’s certifications about grading work, including its conformance with the approved grading plan. The form says all sections must be filled out and signed before acceptance of work. It also asks for project details, business and contact information, professional or contractor credentials, and the engineer’s certification that an as-built grading plan was prepared and submitted to the City of Shafter.

Who needs it

The design engineer and grading contractor responsible for a Shafter project’s grading work complete and sign their respective sections.

How to submit it

Submit the completed form to the City of Shafter Community Development Department at 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263. The form says all sections must be completed and signed before acceptance of work.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the design engineer and grading contractor sign and date their respective sections.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Certificate

    Download the Final Grade Certificate for the project.

  2. 2

    Complete the Project Details

    Fill in the project description and location, along with the requested business and contact information.

  3. 3

    Complete and Sign Both Sections

    The design engineer and grading contractor complete and sign their respective sections; the form says all sections must be complete before work is accepted.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the completed form to the Community Development Department at 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Final Grade Certificate document?
It records the design engineer’s and grading contractor’s certifications about grading work and its relationship to the approved grading plan.
Who completes the Final Grade Certificate?
The design engineer and grading contractor each complete and sign their respective sections, including project and business details.
Do I need a notary for the Final Grade Certificate?
No. The document is signed without a notary; the design engineer and grading contractor sign and date their respective sections.
How do I submit the Final Grade Certificate?
Submit the completed form to the City of Shafter Community Development Department at 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263.

Need something notarized?

This Final Grade Certificate doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Shafter form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.