What does the Civil Engineer's Certification Form certify?

The engineer certifies that the project was inspected and that areas provide positive surface flow to public ways or City-approved drainage devices.

What project information does the form ask for?

It asks for project and owner or developer details, grading permit and lot information, project type, yardage, and whether the certification is rough or final.

How do I submit the Civil Engineer's Certification Form?

The form is addressed to the Grading Engineer, Building Division, at the Community Development Department and lists the department's Civic Center Drive mailing address.

Newport Beach, CA · Orange County

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Civil Engineer's Certification Form

A civil engineer completes this form to certify grading work and report whether it follows the approved grading plan.

What this form is

This form records project details and the civil engineer’s certification that grading has been inspected and provides positive surface flow to public ways or City-approved drainage devices. The engineer indicates whether the grading is rough or final and whether it conforms to the approved plan, describing any changes. It is addressed to the Grading Engineer, Building Division.

Who needs it

A civil engineer responsible for grading work completes the form for a project requiring grading certification.

How to submit it

The form is addressed to the Grading Engineer, Building Division, at the Community Development Department. It lists 100 Civic Center Drive, P.O. Box 1768, Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the civil engineer provides a printed name, signature, and license number.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Civil Engineer's Certification Form.
2
Complete Project Details
Fill in the project, owner or developer, grading, and rough or final certification information.
3
Describe Plan Changes
If grading differs from the approved plan, describe the changes in the space provided.
4
Sign And Submit
The engineer prints and signs their name, enters a license number, and submits the form to the Grading Engineer, Building Division.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Civil Engineer's Certification Form certify?: The engineer certifies that the project was inspected and that areas provide positive surface flow to public ways or City-approved drainage devices.
What project information does the form ask for?: It asks for project and owner or developer details, grading permit and lot information, project type, yardage, and whether the certification is rough or final.
Do I need a notary for the Civil Engineer's Certification Form?: No. This document is signed without a notary; the civil engineer provides a printed name, signature, and license number.
How do I submit the Civil Engineer's Certification Form?: The form is addressed to the Grading Engineer, Building Division, at the Community Development Department and lists the department's Civic Center Drive mailing address.

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