Yorba Linda, CA · Orange County
Final Grade Certification
A licensed Professional Engineer completes and submits this certification to confirm a project’s final grading meets the accepted grading plan and applicable city requirements.
What this form is
The City of Yorba Linda requires a licensed Professional Engineer to submit this certification before the certificate of occupancy. It confirms that final grading follows the accepted grading plan, including drainage, retaining walls, property corners, building elevations, manufactured slopes, berms, and landscaping. The form asks for project and permit details, engineer and company information, license and expiration details, a wet signature, and a wet seal.
Who needs it
A licensed Professional Engineer responsible for a project’s final grading completes and submits this certification before the certificate of occupancy.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the engineer must provide a wet signature and stamp, with no notarized attachment or sworn step stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Final Grade Certification PDF.
- 2
Complete Project Details
Enter the project name, address, tract or parcel number, grading permit number, and lot information.
- 3
Complete Engineer Details
Provide the company and engineer information, license details, and the required wet signature and stamp.
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Submit To The City
Submit the certification before the certificate of occupancy. Check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Final Grade Certification confirm?
- It certifies that final grading was completed in conformance with the accepted grading plan and addresses drainage, slopes, building elevations, and other grading details.
- Who submits the Final Grade Certification?
- The City of Yorba Linda requires a licensed Professional Engineer to submit the certification before the certificate of occupancy.
- Do I need a notary for the Final Grade Certification?
- No. The engineer must provide a wet signature and stamp; the form does not state that a notarized attachment or sworn step is required.
- How do I submit the Final Grade Certification?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.