Lake Elsinore, CA · Riverside County
Grading Certification Form
This form lets an engineer certify that a project’s grading follows the approved plan and that surface water drains to public ways or approved devices.
What this form is
The form certifies that project grading complies with the lines and grades on the City’s approved grading plan and that areas have positive surface flow to public ways or City-approved drainage devices. It asks for project and property details, project type, any plan deviations, and engineering firm and licensed engineer information. The engineer can describe changes and must place a professional engineer stamp above the certification.
Who needs it
An engineer completing a grading certification for a project in Lake Elsinore needs to provide the requested project details and certify grading and drainage conditions.
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 form is signed without a notary; the engineer must place a professional engineer stamp above the certification, and no sworn or notarized attachment is stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Grading Certification Form PDF.
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Complete Project Details
Enter the project and property information, project type, and any description of changes from the approved grading plan.
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Add Engineer Information
Provide the engineering firm and licensed engineer details, then place the professional engineer stamp above the certification.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Grading Certification Form certify?
- It certifies that project grading complies with the lines and grades on the City’s approved grading plan and that areas have positive surface flow to public ways or approved drainage devices.
- Who completes the Grading Certification Form?
- An engineer provides project details, describes any changes from the approved plan, and certifies the grading and drainage conditions.
- Do I need a notary for the Grading Certification Form?
- No. The form is signed without a notary; the engineer must place a professional engineer stamp above the certification, and no sworn or notarized attachment is stated.
- How do I submit the Grading Certification Form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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