Menifee, CA · Riverside County
Rough Grade Certification
A licensed engineer or land surveyor completes this certification to confirm a project’s rough grading before the City of Menifee issues a building permit.
What this form is
The City of Menifee requires this certification before issuing a building permit. A licensed engineer or land surveyor certifies that the rough grading matches the approved plans, including building pad elevations, drainage, slopes, retaining walls, and other site features. The form requests project and permit details, lot elevations, professional credentials, and a wet signature and seal.
Who needs it
A licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor completes the certification for a project requiring a building permit after rough grading.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The certification is required before building permit issuance.
About notarization
This certification is signed and wet-sealed without a notary; it also lists record drawings and a soils report as possible related items, but does not say they must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Certification
Download the Rough Grade Certification PDF for the project.
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Complete Project Details
Provide the project description, tract, address, permit number, lot elevations, and engineer or surveyor information.
- 3
Sign And Seal
The licensed professional certifies the grading, then provides a wet signature and seal.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the certification to the city department named on the form before building permit issuance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Rough Grade Certification for?
- It certifies that rough grading, including the building pad and site features, conforms to the City of Menifee-approved grading plans.
- Who completes the certification?
- The form says a licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor must submit the wet-signed and stamped certification.
- Do I need a notary for the Rough Grade Certification?
- No. The certification requires a wet signature and seal, not notarization. The form also lists record drawings and a soils report as possible related items.
- How do I submit the Rough Grade Certification?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. It is required before building permit issuance.
Need something notarized?
This Rough Grade Certification doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Menifee form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.