Opelika, AL · Lee County
Street, Alley, or Easement Vacation Application
This application asks the Opelika Planning Commission to review a request to vacate a street, alley, or easement, and is filed by the property owner or an authorized agent.
- licensed online 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
Use this form to ask the Opelika Planning Commission to review a proposed street, alley, or easement vacation. The applicant provides owner and agent details, the location, zoning and land-use information, an explanation of the request, and a map. The form asks whether adjoining property owners have signed and whether the vacation could affect access or other properties. It lists non-refundable filing and advertising fees.
Who needs it
A property owner or agent seeking Planning Commission review of a proposed street, alley, or easement vacation in Opelika should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for individual signers and a corporate representative; each property owner signing the petition must acknowledge their signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the street, alley, or easement vacation application from the Opelika Planning Department.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in owner and agent details, the property location, requested information, and an explanation of the vacation request.
- 3
Attach a Map
Include a map showing the street, alley, or easement proposed to be vacated.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the petition signers using a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge your signature during the online notary session.
- 6
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and map to the Opelika Planning Department and address the fees listed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Opelika. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed 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 apply to vacate a street, alley, or easement?
- Complete the application, explain the request, attach a map, and provide the requested owner, location, and property information. Submit it to the Opelika Planning Department.
- Do I need to have the application notarized?
- Yes. The form includes acknowledgment blocks, and it asks whether all property owners listed on the adjoining deed have signed and notarized the petition.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Alabama Code §35-4-26 gives an acknowledgment taken outside Alabama the same effect as one taken inside Alabama when it follows the law where it is taken and bears the officer’s official seal. Confirm the notary’s eligibility and the city’s acceptance; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form asks for an explanation of the request and a map showing the street, alley, or easement proposed to be vacated. It also requests information about potential effects on access or nearby properties.
- What fees are listed on the form?
- The form lists a non-refundable $50 filing fee and a non-refundable $700 advertising fee, for a total of $750.