Shafter, CA · Kern County
Rough Grade Certificate
Design and soils engineers complete this certificate to document rough grading work for a project in Shafter.
What this form is
The Rough Grade Certificate documents whether project work was completed in accordance with the approved grading plan and applicable code provisions stated on the form. Design and soils engineers fill out and sign their respective sections before the city accepts the work. The form requests project details, engineer contact and registration information, and certifications about grading work and supporting reports.
Who needs it
Design and soils engineers responsible for rough grading work on a Shafter project complete and sign the applicable sections.
How to submit it
Submit the completed certificate to the City of Shafter’s Community Development Department at 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263. The form also lists a department telephone and fax number.
About notarization
This certificate is signed and dated without a notary; it requests engineer registration information and a professional seal, but no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Certificate
Download the Rough Grade Certificate PDF for your Shafter project.
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Complete the Project Details
Enter the project description and location, then complete the applicable design engineer and soils engineer sections.
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Sign and Date
Each engineer completes and signs the applicable certification and provides the requested professional information and seal.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed certificate to the Community Development Department at 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Rough Grade Certificate for?
- It documents design and soils engineers’ certifications about rough grading work, including its relationship to the approved grading plan and supporting soils engineering information.
- Who completes the certificate?
- The form has separate sections for the design engineer and soils engineer. Each section asks for project and professional information, a certification, a signature, and a date.
- Do I need a notary for the Rough Grade Certificate?
- No. The certificate is signed and dated without a notary. It requests engineer registration information and a professional seal, but no notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Rough Grade Certificate?
- Submit the completed certificate to the Community Development Department at 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263. The form also lists a department telephone and fax number.