San Diego, CA · San Diego County
Grant Deed - Building Restricted Easement
A recorded grant deed conveying a building-restricted easement to the City of San Diego, barring above-ground structures on the described strip of land.
- 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
San Diego's Development Services Department requires property owners granting the City a building-restricted easement to use this standard grant deed, which relinquishes the right to build or maintain above-ground roofed structures on the easement area. The deed is recorded against the property, and the form itself states that notary acknowledgments must be attached for all signatures per Civil Code Section 1180 et seq.
Who needs it
Property owners in San Diego granting the City a building-restricted easement as a condition of a permit or subdivision approval.
Why it needs a notary
The deed explicitly states notary acknowledgments must be attached for all signatures under Civil Code Section 1180 et seq. before the county recorder will accept it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download San Diego's DT-01 Building Restricted Easement grant deed template.
- 2
Fill in Parcel Details
Enter the project number, assessor's parcel number, and attach exhibits A and B.
- 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 deed live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Record with the County
Submit the notarized deed to Development Services for recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Diego. 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 San Diego easement deed notarized?
- Upload the completed grant deed, verify your ID on camera, and sign before an online notary during a short video call, then download the notarized PDF for recording.
- Do I need a notary for this easement deed?
- Yes. The form itself requires notary acknowledgments for all signatures under Civil Code Section 1180 et seq. before the County Recorder will accept it.
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize a San Diego recording document?
- California accepts acknowledgments from notaries commissioned in other states under Civil Code §1189(b); check with the County Recorder if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- When is this easement deed required?
- San Diego's Development Services Department requires it when a project grants the City a building-restricted easement over part of a property.
- What happens after notarization?
- Submit the notarized deed to Development Services or the San Diego County Recorder for recording against the property.