Little Rock, AR · Pulaski County
Petition For Abandonment Of A Utility Easement
This application packet requests abandonment of a utility easement in Little Rock and is filed with the Department of Planning and Development 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
The packet includes a petition, street right-of-way dedication agreement, public hearing notice, and affidavits for an application to abandon a utility easement. The city’s instructions call for survey or plat copies, utility-company approval letters, information about reversionary rights, notice to affected owners, and proof of mailing. After Board approval, the applicant must file a replat with the Department of Planning and Development and the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk’s Office.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking Board of Directors approval to abandon a utility easement in Little Rock must complete and file the application packet.
Why it needs a notary
The packet’s page-five agent-authorization affidavit has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the title holder signs the authorization before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the utility easement abandonment application packet from the City of Little Rock.
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Complete The Forms
Fill out the petition and related forms, and gather the survey or plat copies and supporting letters described in the instructions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the title holder’s sworn agent-authorization affidavit on page five.
- 4
Sign On Video
The title holder signs the affidavit during the online notarization session before a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the application materials to the Department of Planning and Development and follow its filing, notice, and hearing instructions.
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 utility easement abandonment petition in Little Rock?
- Complete the application forms and submit the required survey or plat copies, utility letters, and other materials to the Department of Planning and Development. Follow the packet’s notice and proof-of-mailing instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application packet?
- The packet’s page-five agent-authorization affidavit has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the title holder. The other pages shown do not include a notary block.
- Can I sign the agent-authorization affidavit with an online notary?
- Arkansas authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Ark. Code §21-14-309. The Uniform Acknowledgment Act, Ark. Code §16-47-203, recognizes acknowledgments taken by an authorized officer of another state. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What else is required before the Board considers the petition?
- The instructions require notice by certified mail to affected record owners at least 15 days before the hearing. File the notice affidavit, a copy of the notice, and postal receipts with staff at least six days before the Board meeting.