Sterling Heights, MI · Macomb County
Public Utility Easement – Water Main
This public utility easement lets a property grantor give Sterling Heights rights to construct, use, maintain, repair, or replace a water main across described land.
- 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
Use this form when granting the City of Sterling Heights an easement for a water main over, under, through, or across land. It describes the easement area by reference to attached exhibits and gives the City continuing access to construct, maintain, repair, or replace the water main. The form also states that the easement is non-exclusive and identifies the city offices to receive the document after recording.
Who needs it
A property grantor signing to give Sterling Heights an easement for a water main across land should complete this form with the referenced exhibits.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block stating the easement was acknowledged before a notary public; the grantor signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Public Utility Easement form and obtain the exhibits it references.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the grantor, date, property, and acknowledgment details; check that the referenced exhibits are attached.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video session and sign the easement before the notary when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Arrange recording, then return the document to the city offices listed on the form.
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 notarize this water-main easement online?
- Complete the form and its referenced exhibits, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and arrange recording and delivery to the city.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the grant was acknowledged before a notary public, so the grantor signs before the notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize 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 Michigan law; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- How is this easement submitted after notarization?
- The form identifies the City of Sterling Heights Engineering Office and City Clerk for return after recording. Ask the city about its recording process; documents submitted to a register of deeds go through e-recording, usually via a title company.