Apple Valley, CA · San Bernardino County
Road Dedication Grant of Easement
A recordable Grant of Easement that dedicates additional road right-of-way to the Town of Apple Valley as a condition of a tract map, parcel map, or plot plan approval.
- 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
When a project requires additional road dedication to meet Apple Valley's circulation standards, the Engineering Department has the applicant execute a Grant of Easement conveying the dedicated area to the Town. Because the document is recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorder, every holder of record title interest must sign and have their signature notarized before the Town accepts it for recordation.
Who needs it
Property owners, engineers, or applicants processing a tract, parcel map, plot plan, or single-family residence conditioned on a road dedication in Apple Valley.
Why it needs a notary
The packet states it is the applicant's responsibility 'to have the document executed, notarized and returned to the Engineering Department' and the deed includes a full California acknowledgment block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Road Dedication information packet and Grant of Easement from the Town of Apple Valley.
- 2
Complete the Legal Description
Attach the prepared legal description, exhibits, and Assessor's Parcel Number.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and sign the Grant of Easement live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Return the notarized grant to Apple Valley Engineering for acceptance and county recordation.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Apple Valley. 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
- How do I get my Apple Valley Grant of Easement notarized?
- Upload the completed grant, verify your ID on camera, and sign before an online notary during a short video session, then send the notarized PDF to the Engineering Department.
- Do I need a notary for a road dedication in Apple Valley?
- Yes. Every holder of record title interest must sign the Grant of Easement with a notarized acknowledgment before the Town will accept it for recordation.
- Can an out-of-state online notary sign for an Apple Valley recording?
- California recognizes out-of-state acknowledgments under Civil Code §1189(b) when the notarial act complies with that state's law; check with the Engineering Department if you are unsure.
- How long does the notarization take?
- Most remote sessions take about 15 minutes once your document and ID are ready.
- What happens after notarization?
- Return the notarized Grant of Easement to the Apple Valley Engineering Division for acceptance and recordation with the San Bernardino County Recorder.