Johnston, IA · Polk County
Roadway and Utility Easement
This easement grants the City of Johnston permanent roadway access and public utility rights across described real estate, for a property owner or other grantor to sign and submit for 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 document conveys a perpetual easement to the City of Johnston for roadway access and public utilities, including sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water mains. The grantor provides the property’s legal description and agrees to terms covering structures, obstructions, maintenance, access, and restoration. The easement is not binding until approved and accepted by the City’s governing body; the completed document is prepared for return to the city and recording.
Who needs it
A property owner or other grantor conveying roadway and utility rights to the City of Johnston needs this easement, with the property’s legal description included.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an Iowa acknowledgment block; the grantor or grantor’s authorized signer personally appears and acknowledges signing the easement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Easement
Get the Roadway and Utility Easement and its recorders cover sheet from the City of Johnston.
- 2
Fill In the Document
Enter the grantor information and the legal description, and review the easement terms before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization session for the grantor or authorized signer.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge signing the easement.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed document to the Community Development Department for city acceptance and 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 roadway and utility easement notarized?
- Complete the easement, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. The grantor or authorized signer acknowledges the signature, and you can submit the signed document to the city.
- Do I need to include a legal description?
- Yes. The form has a space for the legal description of the real estate subject to the easement.
- Can I sign this easement online with a notary?
- Iowa authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Iowa Code §9B.14A. Confirm that the city and the recording process will accept your completed document; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Does notarization mean the easement is approved?
- No. The form states that the easement is not binding until it receives final approval and acceptance by the City’s governing body.