Streator, IL · LaSalle County
Vacation of City Right-of-Way Petition Application
This application petitions the City of Streator to vacate a city right-of-way and is completed by applicants and property owners adjacent to the requested area.
- 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 two-page application to ask the City of Streator to vacate a city right-of-way. It requests a legal description, location, reason for the request, zoning and land-use details, and information about possible effects on public welfare, utilities, and nearby property values. Applicants affirm that the information is true and correct, and adjacent property owners provide notarized signatures. The form lists a $25 fee per property that would acquire property if the vacation is approved, plus reimbursement for legal notice costs.
Who needs it
Applicants petitioning Streator to vacate a city right-of-way complete the application, and owners of property adjacent to the requested area provide signatures.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes repeated subscribed-and-sworn-to-before-me jurat blocks; adjacent property owners sign the application before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Vacation of City Right-of-Way Petition Application from the City of Streator.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant details and requested ROW information, and attach the typed legal description and its electronic version.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the adjacent property owners who need to sign the jurat blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each property owner signs before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed, notarized application and required attachments to the City of Streator.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Streator. 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 complete the right-of-way vacation application?
- Provide applicant and representative details, attach the typed legal description and electronic version, and answer the questions about the location and proposed vacation. Adjacent property owners sign before a notary, then submit the completed application to the city.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The form has subscribed-and-sworn-to-before-me jurat blocks for adjacent property owners’ signatures. Sign in front of the notary rather than signing beforehand.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under 5 ILCS 312 and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed under 765 ILCS 30. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What should I include with the application?
- Attach the full legal description on a separate typed 8½-by-11-inch sheet and provide an electronic version. The form also asks for the common location, reason for the request, zoning, and other land-use information.