Waukegan, IL · Lake County
Street and Alley Vacation Application
The Street and Alley Vacation Application requests City review of a proposed right-of-way vacation and is filed by the applicant seeking to vacate a Waukegan street or alley.
- 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
This application asks the City of Waukegan to vacate a street or alley right-of-way and collects location, legal-description, adjacent-property, utility, and proposed-use details. Applicants must attend a mandatory pre-application meeting, schedule and attend a submittal meeting, provide checklist materials, and appear at required public meetings as the review proceeds. The form also includes an applicant certification and a notarial acknowledgment.
Who needs it
A property owner or representative seeking City review of a proposed street or alley right-of-way vacation must complete the application and provide its required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a notarial acknowledgment in the “Notary” block; the applicant named in the certificate signs and acknowledges the owner’s authorization before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Vacation Application and review its procedure and attachment checklist.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant and right-of-way details, describe utilities and restrictions, and gather the checklist materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant acknowledgment in the Notary block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and acknowledge the owner’s authorization before the notary during your online appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Schedule and attend the submittal meeting, provide the required copies and attachments, and attend required public meetings.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waukegan. 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 or alley in Waukegan?
- The form requires a mandatory pre-application meeting, followed by a scheduled submittal meeting. Submit the completed application and checklist materials, then attend required public meetings as the review proceeds.
- Do I need to sign the vacation application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a notarial acknowledgment for the applicant named in the certificate, who acknowledges signing and delivering the owner’s authorization.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Ask the City whether it accepts your notarized submission; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the application checklist request?
- The checklist calls for five hard copies and one electronic copy of the application, Plat of Vacation, and proposed site plan, plus proof of parcel ownership and the required fee.