Carson, CA · Los Angeles County
Right-of-Way Easement Dedication
A recorded deed dedicating a permanent utility easement over a Carson property to the City for construction and maintenance access.
- California-licensed 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
Carson uses this dedication form when a property owner grants the City a permanent easement across their land for utilities such as pipelines and access. Because it conveys a real property interest and is recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder, the grantor's signature must be notarized under a California acknowledgment before the City Clerk will accept it for recording.
Who needs it
Property owners in Carson who are dedicating a permanent utility or access easement to the City, often as a condition of a development or permit approval.
Why it needs a notary
The dedication includes an attached California acknowledgment form requiring a notary's signature and seal before the City Clerk will record it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Dedication Template
Get the Right-of-Way Easement Dedication template from Carson Public Works Engineering.
- 2
Attach Legal Description
Prepare Exhibit A (legal description) and Exhibit B (depiction) of the easement area.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the acknowledgment in front of the notary during the video call.
- 5
Submit to the City Clerk
Deliver the notarized dedication to the Carson City Clerk's office for recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carson. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California 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
- Do I need the easement dedication notarized?
- Yes. This is a recorded deed granting the City a permanent easement, and it includes a California acknowledgment that must be completed by a notary before the City Clerk records it.
- How do I get the dedication notarized online?
- Upload the completed dedication, verify your identity on camera, and sign in front of a licensed online notary during a short video session.
- Will the City Clerk accept an online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed under another state's law per Civil Code §1189(b); check with the City Clerk's office if you are unsure before submitting.
- What does the easement cover?
- It grants the City the right to construct, maintain, operate, repair, alter, replace, and remove utilities over, under, along, and across the described parcel.