Johnston, IA · Polk County
Water Main Easement
This water main easement grants the City of Johnston permanent rights to use described property for water main work; the property owner or authorized grantor completes and signs it.
- 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 perpetual rights to construct, repair, replace, inspect, and maintain a water main within the described area. The grantor agrees to conditions on structures, vegetation, grading, access, and maintenance, and the city’s acceptance certificate documents approval by the City Council. The form includes a recorder’s cover sheet and directs return to the city’s Community Development Department.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized grantor completes this form when granting the City of Johnston a permanent easement for water main purposes over described real estate.
Why it needs a notary
The grantor signs before a notary using the form’s Iowa acknowledgment, which states the signer personally appeared and executed the instrument voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Water Main Easement and recorder’s cover sheet from the City of Johnston.
- 2
Complete the Grantor Details
Fill in the grantor, legal description, signing date, and other applicable information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the grantor’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the easement during the online session and complete the notarial acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit the Document
Follow the cover sheet’s return instructions and coordinate any recording with the county recorder.
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 the water main easement?
- Enter the grantor and legal description information, sign before a notary, and arrange for the City Council acceptance certificate. Follow the form’s return instructions for the completed document.
- Do I need to sign this easement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an Iowa acknowledgment stating that the grantor personally appeared before a notary and executed the instrument voluntarily.
- Can I sign the easement with a commissioned online notary?
- Iowa authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Iowa Code §9B.14A. Confirm the city and recording requirements before using a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Where do I send the completed easement?
- The cover sheet says to return the document to the City of Johnston Community Development Department. The easement also includes a recorder’s cover sheet; check with the county recorder about submission and recording options.