Modesto, CA · Stanislaus County
Easement for Public Utilities Deed
A recordable easement deed granting the City of Modesto the right to install and maintain public utility facilities across a portion of private property.
- 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
Property owners involved in land development in Modesto may need to grant the city a permanent easement for public utilities, such as water, sewer, or storm drain lines, across part of their property. The easement deed is recorded against the property in the Stanislaus County records, conveying a real property interest to the city, which requires the grantor's signature to be notarized before recording.
Who needs it
Property owners or developers in Modesto whose land development project requires dedicating a public utility easement to the city.
Why it needs a notary
As a recordable deed conveying a real property interest, California recording practice requires the grantor's signature to be notarized before the county recorder will accept the easement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Easement for Public Utilities deed from Modesto's Land Development Engineering page.
- 2
Attach Legal Description
Complete Exhibit A (legal description) and Exhibit B (plat) for the easement area.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary on a live video call and sign the easement deed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized easement deed to Modesto's Land Development Engineering division for acceptance and recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Modesto. 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 notarize a Modesto public utility easement online?
- Book a remote online notarization session, upload the easement deed, and sign it in front of the notary during a live video call before it is recorded.
- Do I need this easement deed notarized?
- Yes. As a recordable conveyance of a real property interest to the City of Modesto, the grantor's signature must be notarized before the county recorder will accept it.
- Who signs the public utility easement deed?
- The property owner (Grantor) dedicating the easement to the City of Modesto for public utility facilities.
- Will Stanislaus County accept a remotely notarized easement deed?
- California recognizes acknowledgments performed under another state's remote online notarization law; check with the Stanislaus County Recorder if you are unsure before submitting.