Johnston, IA · Polk County
Overland Flowage Easement
This easement grants the City of Johnston rights to manage surface-water flow across described property, and the property owner or authorized grantor signs it for city acceptance and recording.
- 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
The easement gives the City of Johnston a perpetual right to use the described area for surface-water flow and to construct, repair, improve, and maintain it. It also sets conditions for structures, obstructions, vegetation, grade changes, access, maintenance, and liability. The grantor completes and signs the document for the city’s review and acceptance; the form includes a recorder’s cover sheet and a city acceptance certificate.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative named as grantor needs this form to convey an overland flowage easement to the City of Johnston.
Why it needs a notary
The grantor’s representative signs before a notary using the acknowledgment block, which also states that the signer was duly sworn and identifies their title and principal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Easement
Get the Overland Flowage Easement and recorder’s cover sheet from the City of Johnston.
- 2
Complete the Grantor Details
Fill in the grantor, legal description, signer’s name and title, and other requested information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the grantor’s authorized signer.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the grantor page during the online notary session and complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit for City Acceptance
Send the completed easement to the City of Johnston for its acceptance and follow the city’s instructions for recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Johnston. 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 get the overland flowage easement notarized online?
- Complete the grantor information, arrange for the authorized signer to meet with a commissioned online notary by video, and follow the city’s instructions for acceptance and recording.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The grantor’s signature page includes an acknowledgment stating that the signer was duly sworn. The named grantor’s representative signs before the notary.
- What does this easement allow the City of Johnston to do?
- It grants the city a perpetual easement over the described property area to support surface-water flow, including the right to construct, repair, improve, and maintain that area.
- How is remote online notarization authorized in Iowa?
- Iowa Code §9B.14A authorizes Iowa notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Ask the city or the receiving party whether it will accept this notarized document; confirm with the city if unsure.