East Palo Alto, CA · San Mateo County
Civil Engineer’s Certificate of Precise Grading
This certificate records a civil engineer’s approval of precise grading and whether completed work conforms to the approved grading plan for a city project.
What this form is
The certificate records the grading permit number, date, parcel and project address, and the civil engineer’s approval of precise grading. It asks the engineer to report whether earthwork volumes match the permitted yardage and whether grading and related features substantially conform to the approved plan, noting any exceptions. The form includes fields for the engineer’s signature, registration number, expiration date, and stamp.
Who needs it
A civil engineer completing the certificate for a precise grading project should provide the project details and certify the work described on the form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Public Works Department’s Engineering Division at 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, or fax it to 650.853.3179.
About notarization
This certificate is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the civil engineer signs it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Certificate
Download the Civil Engineer’s Certificate of Precise Grading PDF.
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Complete Project Details
Enter the grading permit number, date, parcel number, lot, and project address.
- 3
Review And Sign
Report grading and plan conformance, note any exceptions, and provide the engineer’s signature, registration number, expiration date, and stamp.
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Submit To The City
Send the certificate to the Public Works Department’s Engineering Division at the listed address or fax number.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Civil Engineer’s Certificate of Precise Grading document?
- It records the engineer’s approval of precise grading, earthwork volumes, and whether grading and related features substantially conform to the approved grading plan.
- Who completes the precise grading certificate?
- The form provides fields for the civil engineer’s signature, registration number, expiration date, and stamp, along with project and grading permit details.
- Do I need a notary for the Civil Engineer’s Certificate of Precise Grading?
- No. This certificate is signed and dated without a notary, and the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the precise grading certificate?
- Submit it to the Public Works Department’s Engineering Division at 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, or fax it to 650.853.3179.