Little Rock, AR · Pulaski County
Petition for Abandonment of Public Right-of-Way
This application packet requests closure of a public street, alley, or right-of-way in Little Rock and is filed by the property owner or an authorized agent with the Planning and Development Department.
- 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
The packet includes a petition, public-hearing notices, affidavits, and a street right-of-way dedication agreement. Applicants provide supporting survey or plat copies, utility-company letters, ownership information, and proof of mailed notice as directed in the instructions. The city requires the completed materials and filing fee for its review; notice proof must be filed with staff at least six days before the Planning Commission meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking closure of a Little Rock public street, alley, or right-of-way uses this packet to petition the city.
Why it needs a notary
The agent-authorization affidavit has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the title holder signs that affidavit before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Packet
Download the city’s right-of-way abandonment application packet and read the filing instructions.
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Complete the Forms
Fill in the petition and applicable notices, affidavits, and dedication agreement; gather the supporting materials listed in the instructions.
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Sign on Video
The title holder signs the affidavit during the online notarization session and completes the notary process.
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Submit to the City
File the completed packet and required supporting materials and notice proof with the Little Rock Department of Planning and Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Little Rock. 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 file a Little Rock right-of-way abandonment petition?
- Complete the packet and submit it to the Department of Planning and Development with the required survey or plat copies, utility letters, ownership materials, filing fee, and notice proof described in the instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the entire packet?
- The packet includes a subscribed-and-sworn affidavit authorizing an agent, with a notary block. The title holder signs that affidavit before the notary; confirm with the city if unsure which parts apply to your filing.
- Can I sign the agent-authorization affidavit online?
- Arkansas authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Ark. Code §21-14-309. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit by video; check that the city will accept your completed document.
- When must proof of mailed notice be filed?
- The instructions say proof of notice, including a copy of the notice and postal receipts, must be filed with Planning Commission staff at least six days before the meeting.