Do I need a notary for the Petition to Vacate?

No. The petitioner signs the form without a notary, and the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Petition to Vacate?

Submit 12 copies of the petition and all supporting documents to the Village Clerk at P.O. Box 188, Utica, IL 61373. The listed permit fee is $150 and must be paid when applications are submitted.

What information does the petition ask for?

It asks for the property’s legal description and street or alley location, the reason for seeking vacation, and the names and addresses of all abutting property owners.

What happens after the petition is submitted?

After assigning a number, the Village Clerk forwards the petition to the Board of Trustees for consideration. The document says public notice of the hearing must be given no less than 15 days before the hearing.

North Utica, IL · LaSalle County

No notary required

Petition to Vacate

Property petitioners use this form to request Village of North Utica consideration of vacating a street or alley.

What this form is

The petition asks the Village of North Utica to consider vacating a street or alley. It requests the property’s legal description and street or alley location, the reason for the request, and the names and addresses of abutting property owners. Petitioners must submit 12 copies with supporting documents; the listed permit fee is due when applications are submitted. Incomplete petitions will be returned.

Who needs it

Petitioners seeking vacation of a street or alley in the Village of North Utica use this petition.

How to submit it

Submit 12 copies of the petition and all supporting documents to the Village Clerk at P.O. Box 188, Utica, IL 61373. The document lists a $150 permit fee, due when applications are submitted.

About notarization

This petition is signed without a notary; the petitioner signs and dates it, and the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the Village of North Utica Petition to Vacate PDF.
2
Complete the Petition
Provide the property description and location, reason for the request, and names and addresses of abutting property owners.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Prepare all supporting documents and 12 copies of the petition.
4
Submit to the Village Clerk
Submit the copies and supporting documents to the Village Clerk at P.O. Box 188, Utica, IL 61373, with the $150 permit fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Petition to Vacate?: No. The petitioner signs the form without a notary, and the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Petition to Vacate?: Submit 12 copies of the petition and all supporting documents to the Village Clerk at P.O. Box 188, Utica, IL 61373. The listed permit fee is $150 and must be paid when applications are submitted.
What information does the petition ask for?: It asks for the property’s legal description and street or alley location, the reason for seeking vacation, and the names and addresses of all abutting property owners.
What happens after the petition is submitted?: After assigning a number, the Village Clerk forwards the petition to the Board of Trustees for consideration. The document says public notice of the hearing must be given no less than 15 days before the hearing.

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This Petition to Vacate doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.