Yes. In Clark County, a utility easement or right of way must be signed and notarized before it can be recorded. Recording is what makes the easement enforceable against future owners and visible to title, lenders, and utility companies. Typical easement packages include the grant of easement, legal description or exhibit map, and sometimes an owner’s affidavit, consent, or encroachment release. Nevada recording rules require a proper acknowledgment completed by a commissioned notary. Lake Mead Mobile Notary supports developers, utility providers, HOAs, and homeowners with mobile notarization across Las Vegas, Henderson, and Summerlin. We verify identity, confirm the correct certificate type, and help prevent rejections caused by incomplete fields, wrong legal descriptions, or missing exhibits. For complex transfers involving trusts or estates, we can notarize the related trustee or personal representative documents as directed by counsel. Our role is to ensure a precise, compliant notarization so your easement records cleanly on first submission. Book online or call (702) 748-7444 for same day availability.
Do Utility Easement Agreements Need to Be Notarized in Clark County?
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Immediate answer: Yes. In Clark County, utility easements, right of way grants, and encroachment releases must be signed and notarized to record. Recording makes the easement enforceable, visible to title, and binding on future owners. We provide mobile notarization for easements and related affidavits across the Las Vegas valley.
What a Utility Easement Does and Why Notarization Matters
Plain-English purpose
A utility easement grants a utility or municipality the right to access a defined strip or area on private land to place, maintain, or service lines and equipment. Once recorded, the easement runs with the land and remains in effect when the property sells. Notarization is required so the County Recorder can accept the document for recording.
Who signs and appears
- Grantor: Current owner of record or authorized representative such as a trustee or officer.
- Grantee: Utility provider, municipality, HOA, or developer entity accepting rights.
- Notary’s role: Verify identity, confirm willingness, and complete a Nevada compliant acknowledgment. Sworn statements use a jurat.
Documents commonly included
- Grant of Easement or Right of Way
- Legal description or exhibit map that defines the corridor
- Owner’s affidavit or consent when required by a utility or HOA
- Encroachment release or agreement if a fence or structure overlaps the corridor
- Plat references that tie the easement to a recorded map
Right of Way, Encroachments, and Plat Map References
Right of way grants
These define access for buried or overhead lines, pads, vaults, or cabinets. The grant cites the parcel and legal description. Acknowledgment wording must match Nevada requirements so the document records properly.
Encroachment releases or agreements
When a fence, block wall, or shed intrudes into the easement area, an encroachment agreement may document consent and conditions. If the improvement must be moved for maintenance, the agreement explains who pays and how notice works.
Plats and exhibit maps
Subdivision plats often depict easement corridors. Your package may attach a labeled exhibit that mirrors the recorded plat. Make sure the exhibit is legible and matches the legal description to avoid rejection.
How Recording Works in Clark County
- Prepare complete forms. Names, titles, parcel number, and legal description must match the deed and exhibits.
- Execute with a notary. We complete the acknowledgment or jurat that fits the document type.
- Attach required exhibits. Include plat references and any utility forms or checklists.
- Record with the County Recorder. Recording gives public notice and binds future owners.
- Keep certified copies. Title, lenders, and HOAs often request copies for their files.
If a trust, LLC, or estate is involved, additional pages may be needed for capacity or authority. We can notarize trustee certificates, corporate resolutions, or personal representative documents as directed by counsel.
Common Reasons Easement Packages Get Rejected
- Legal description on the grant does not match the attached exhibit
- Missing or incomplete acknowledgment or wrong venue state
- Signer’s name or title does not match entity records
- Unsigned initial pages or missing utility acceptance page
- Illegible maps, truncated margins, or unnumbered exhibits
We check certificate wording, signer identity, title capacity, and exhibit completeness so the Recorder can accept on first submission.
Coverage Across Las Vegas, Henderson, and New Builds
Industries we support
- Developers, civil engineers, survey firms, and utilities
- HOAs and property managers coordinating corridor access
- Homeowners adding pools, walls, or landscaping near easements
- Law firms preparing easement and encroachment packets
Transparent Pricing by Document Type
Nevada sets maximum fees per notarized signature for general notarial acts. Quotes also account for travel, wait time, after hours, and multi signer complexity when applicable.
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“Recorded on the first try.” Clean acknowledgment and exhibits were perfect. — H.M., Henderson
“Great coordination with our utility.” Packaged and signed clearly. — B.C., Summerlin South
“Flexible timing for site meetings.” Helped us keep the schedule. — R.T., Downtown LV
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