Johnston, IA · Polk County
Public Ingress-Egress Easement
This easement grants the City of Johnston a permanent right-of-way for public access, and property owners granting the easement sign it before a notary.
- 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
This document grants the City of Johnston a perpetual easement over a described area of real estate for public ingress and egress. It sets out restrictions on structures and grading, maintenance responsibilities, access rights, and other conditions that bind the grantor and future owners. The city form includes a recorder cover sheet and a separate city acceptance certificate; the easement is not binding until approved and accepted by the city’s governing body.
Who needs it
A property owner granting the City of Johnston a public access easement needs this form to convey the described property rights and provide for city acceptance.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a State of Iowa and Polk County jurat-style acknowledgment; the grantor’s named signer appears before the notary and acknowledges signing voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Easement
Download the Public Ingress-Egress Easement form from the City of Johnston.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the grantor information, legal description, and other requested details; leave the signature and notary sections for signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the grantor section before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed easement to the city for governing-body approval and acceptance, then follow 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 complete and submit this easement?
- Complete the grantor and legal-description details, sign before a notary, and arrange for the city’s governing body to approve and accept it. The form includes a recorder cover sheet; confirm submission details with the city.
- Do I need to sign before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a Polk County, Iowa acknowledgment for the grantor’s signer, who appears before a notary and acknowledges signing voluntarily.
- Can I sign this easement with an online notary?
- Iowa Code §9B.14A authorizes remote online notarization by Iowa notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature by video; confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept the notarized document.
- How is the easement recorded?
- The form includes a recorder cover sheet addressed to the Johnston Community Development Department. Documents headed to a county recorder are recorded through e-recording where the county supports it, usually via a title company.