Springfield, OR · Lane County
Public Utility Easement
This easement conveys a perpetual right to use described property for public utilities, for grantors who are transferring an easement to the City of Springfield.
- 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 instrument conveys a perpetual easement to the City of Springfield for constructing, reconstructing, maintaining, and using public utilities on property described in attached Exhibit A. Grantors sign to convey the easement, and the form includes the City’s approval and acceptance of the interest conveyed. Use it when conveying a public utility easement to the City; return it to the Public Works Department at the address shown on the form.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized company representatives conveying a perpetual public utility easement to the City of Springfield should complete and sign this instrument.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a State of Oregon acknowledgment; each grantor or authorized company representative signing the conveyance must acknowledge the signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Public Utility Easement form and the property description identified as Exhibit A.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the execution date, grantor details, easement width, and other requested information; attach Exhibit A.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The grantor or authorized company representative signs and acknowledges the signature during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed instrument to the Springfield Public Works Department at the address shown on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Springfield. 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 submit this public utility easement?
- Complete and sign the instrument, then return it to the Springfield Public Works Department at the address printed on the form.
- Do I need to attach Exhibit A?
- Yes. The form refers to Exhibit A for the property description and says it is attached and incorporated into the instrument.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Oregon permits remote notarization under ORS 194.277, and the Oregon Secretary of State says a properly notarized out-of-state online notarization is valid in Oregon. Use a commissioned online notary.
- Who signs before the notary?
- The grantor or grantors sign the conveyance. The acknowledgment identifies the signer and, if applicable, their company title.
- Where should I return the completed form?
- The form says to return it to the City of Springfield Public Works Department, 225 Fifth St., Springfield, Oregon 97477. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.