Redding, CA · Shasta County
Public Service Easement Deed
A recordable easement deed property owners sign and notarize to grant the City of Redding a permanent utility or right-of-way easement as a condition of development.
- 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 development project in Redding requires city utilities or a public right-of-way to cross private property, the property owner must grant a Public Service Easement using the city's sample easement deed. The signed deed, along with any lienholder Consent to Easement, is recorded with the Shasta County Recorder, so the owner's (and lienholder's) signatures must be notarized before the City of Redding will accept and record the documents.
Who needs it
Property owners (and lienholders of record) in Redding granting a utility or right-of-way easement to the city as a condition of property development.
Why it needs a notary
The deed is recorded with the Shasta County Recorder and the city's guidelines state that each easement document and Consent to Easement must be properly signed and notarized before submittal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Prepare the Easement Deed
Have a licensed California land surveyor or civil engineer prepare the deed following the city's sample format.
- 2
Submit for City Review
Send the draft to the City of Redding to check form and content before signatures are obtained.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary remote online notarization session for each grantor and lienholder.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the easement deed (and any Consent to Easement) in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Return the notarized documents to the City of Redding, along with the required recording fee for the Shasta County Recorder.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Redding. 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
- Who signs the easement deed?
- The property owner(s) of record (Grantor) sign, using their exact names as they appear on title, and each lienholder signs a separate Consent to Easement.
- Do I need a notary for this document?
- Yes — Redding's guidelines require every easement deed and Consent to Easement to be signed and notarized before the city will record it.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Prepare the easement deed following the city's sample format, then book a Rush Notary remote online notarization session to sign in front of a notary via video.
- What else does the City of Redding require?
- A preliminary title report no older than 90 days, the Shasta County Assessor's Parcel Number on each sheet, and a legal description and sketch (Exhibits A and B).
- Where is the notarized easement recorded?
- The City of Redding submits the signed and notarized easement to the Shasta County Recorder for recording.