Sandy Springs, GA · Fulton County
Right-of-Way/Easement Dedication Process Checklist
This checklist guides property owners and authorized representatives through preparing and submitting a right-of-way or easement dedication to the City of Sandy Springs.
- licensed online 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 two-page checklist to prepare a right-of-way or easement dedication after the Community Development Department has reviewed development plans and identified the area to be dedicated. It explains plat requirements, supporting ownership and authority documents, signature and notarization requirements, and recording fees. Submit the completed materials to the Public Works Department’s Right of Way Specialist; the City Clerk’s Office handles recording after City Council acceptance.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives dedicating right-of-way or easement land to Sandy Springs should use this checklist to prepare the required submission.
Why it needs a notary
The checklist contains no notary block; it says submitted documents must be witnessed and notarized, so the signers of the dedication document must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Checklist
Get the City of Sandy Springs right-of-way/easement dedication process checklist.
- 2
Prepare the Documents
Follow the checklist for the dedication plat, recorded deed, authority documents if applicable, fees, and contact information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange online notarization if the city confirms it will accept the remotely notarized dedication document.
- 4
Sign on Video
The required signers complete the notarization with a commissioned online notary, following the city’s accepted process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed documents and attachments to the Public Works Department’s Right of Way Specialist.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sandy Springs. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed 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 submit a right-of-way or easement dedication?
- Follow the checklist, prepare the required plat and supporting documents, and submit them to the Public Works Department’s Right of Way Specialist. The City Clerk’s Office handles recording after City Council acceptance.
- Do I need to notarize the dedication documents?
- Yes. The checklist says all submitted documents must be witnessed and notarized. The checklist itself has no notary block; confirm the signature requirements for the dedication document with the city.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Ask the city whether it will accept your remotely notarized document; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting items does the checklist require?
- It calls for the most recent recorded deed, proof of signing authority for a partnership or LLC when applicable, recording-fee payment, submitter contact details, and a plat meeting the listed requirements.