Springfield, OR · Lane County
Public Utility Easement Individual
This easement form lets an individual property owner grant the City of Springfield a perpetual easement for constructing, maintaining, and using public utilities on property described in Exhibit A.
- 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 grants the City of Springfield a perpetual easement of a stated width over property described in attached Exhibit A. It allows public utilities to be constructed, reconstructed, maintained, and used within the easement area. An individual property owner uses the form to convey that interest to the City. The form includes grantor signature lines and a city acceptance section, and directs the completed instrument to the Springfield Public Works Department.
Who needs it
An individual property owner who is granting the City of Springfield a perpetual easement for public utilities on property described in attached Exhibit A needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block labeled State of Oregon and County of Lane; each grantor signing the instrument must acknowledge it before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the individual Public Utility Easement form and review its grantor and property information.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the execution date, grantor details, tax map and lot numbers, easement width, and information for the attached Exhibit A.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each grantor signs and acknowledges the instrument during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed instrument to the Springfield Public Works Department at the address printed 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 notarize this public utility easement online?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video appointment. Oregon’s Secretary of State says a properly notarized remote online document is valid in Oregon.
- Do I need to sign the easement in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment block, and each grantor must acknowledge the instrument before a notary.
- What does this easement grant the City?
- It grants the City of Springfield a perpetual easement for constructing, reconstructing, maintaining, and using public utilities on the property described in attached Exhibit A.
- Where do I return the completed form?
- The form directs you 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.