Citrus Heights, CA · Sacramento County
Irrevocable Offer of Dedication and Public Utility Easement Application
This application packet is for property owners seeking a City of Citrus Heights irrevocable offer of dedication or public utility easement, with a notarized owner certification required for each parcel.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this packet to apply for an irrevocable offer of dedication (IOD), a public utility easement (PUE), or both, and provide parcel details, supporting documents, and the required owner certification. The city requires a complete application, legal descriptions, a lot line adjustment plat, and other listed materials; incomplete packages will not be accepted for processing. After approval, the applicant is responsible for taking the signed and notarized document to the Sacramento County Recorder within one year.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to the City of Citrus Heights for an IOD or PUE must complete the application and provide a notarized owner certification for each parcel.
Why it needs a notary
The form requires the property owner’s signature on the Owner Certification Statement to be notarized; the supplied form text does not identify an acknowledgment or jurat block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Citrus Heights IOD and PUE application packet and review its checklist and submission instructions.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in applicant, owner, billing, and parcel information, and prepare the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the property owner’s certification signature, and confirm the city’s acceptance and submission requirements.
- 4
Sign With The Notary
Sign the Owner Certification Statement when directed during your notary appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the required materials to an Engineering Division representative, following the form’s hard-copy and PDF instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Citrus Heights. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I prepare the owner certification for notarization?
- Complete the property and project details, but wait to sign the Owner Certification Statement until you meet with the notary. The form says the property owner’s signature must be notarized.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The checklist specifically calls for notarized Owner’s Certification statements for each parcel. The form does not say that every application page needs notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b). If using a commissioned online notary, confirm acceptance and submission requirements with the city; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What must I submit with the application?
- The form lists a completed, signed application; two sets of legal descriptions and plats; a title report; and other items, including PDF materials. It says the original submittal package must be in hard-copy format.
- Where does the approved document go after city approval?
- The applicant is responsible for taking the signed and notarized document to the Sacramento County Recorder for recordation within one year after approval.