Sterling Heights, MI · Macomb County
Public Utility & Facility Easement
This easement grants the City rights to construct, operate, maintain, repair, or replace a public utility or facility, and is signed by the property owner granting those rights.
- 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 grant gives the City a perpetual, non-exclusive right to use the described land for a public utility or facility, including access for construction, maintenance, repair, and replacement. The form refers to attached exhibits for the easement area and the property it benefits, and includes a grantor acknowledgment. The completed document names the City Clerk as the return recipient when recorded; documents headed to a register of deeds go through e-recording, usually via a title company.
Who needs it
A property owner granting the City an easement for a public utility or facility signs as the grantor and provides the referenced property exhibits.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a Michigan acknowledgment block stating the grant was acknowledged before a notary; the grantor named in the acknowledgment signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Easement
Download the Public Utility & Facility Easement form and review its grant terms and references to Exhibits A and B.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the date and grantor details, complete the grantor signature section, and attach the referenced exhibits.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the form’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign as the grantor during the online video session and complete the acknowledgment with the notary.
- 5
Submit For Recording
Follow the form’s return instructions for the City Clerk; arrange e-recording through a title company if needed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sterling Heights. 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 sign this easement online?
- Complete the form and its referenced exhibits, book a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. Follow the City Clerk’s instructions for returning the signed document.
- Do I need to sign before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the grant was acknowledged before a notary, with spaces for the notary’s commission expiration and county.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries. An authorized officer performing a notarial act in another state has the same effect under MCL 55.285a. Confirm acceptance with the City if unsure.
- Where do I return the completed easement?
- The form says to return it to the City Clerk when recorded. Documents headed to a register of deeds go through e-recording, usually via a title company; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.