Highland Park, IL · Lake County
Vacation of Right-of-Way Application
This application asks the City to review a request to vacate a right-of-way and is filed by the petitioner seeking the vacation, with required materials and signatures from all owners and petitioners.
- 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 packet to request vacation of a City-owned right-of-way and provide petitioner, property, project, and legal-description information. The city requires a completed application, notarized signatures of all owners and petitioners, a project narrative, fees, and other applicable materials. The packet also explains the review process, including City Council consideration, plat and subdivision steps, payment, and recordation.
Who needs it
Owners or petitioners seeking vacation of a City-owned right-of-way must submit the completed application and required supporting materials to the City.
Why it needs a notary
The petitioner signs the application certification before a notary under its “Sworn to before me” jurat; the checklist requires notarized signatures from all owners and petitioners.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Vacation of Right-of-Way Application packet and review its checklist and process information.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in petitioner, property, right-of-way, and project information, and gather required materials such as the project narrative.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the petitioner certification and required owner and petitioner signatures.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the certification during the online notary appointment and complete the notarization.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required materials through the City’s application portal, following its instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Highland Park. 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 get the application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the petitioner certification during the video appointment and follow the city’s instructions for submitting the completed packet.
- Do I need to notarize every owner’s signature?
- Yes. The application checklist says notarized signatures of all owners and petitioners are mandatory. The petitioner certification includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The checklist directs applicants to submit the completed application and required materials through the City’s application portal. The packet also lists the Planning Division as a contact for questions.