Danville, IL · Vermilion County
Petition to Vacate
This petition asks the Danville City Council to vacate a street, alley, or portion of one and is filed by property owners seeking the vacation.
- 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 petition to ask the Danville City Council to vacate a street, alley, or part of one. It requests information about the petitioners and abutting properties, a legal description, notice recipients, compensation, and a vicinity map. Petitioners also state their position on the public interest and utility facilities. The form is submitted to the City Council for consideration, and the petition includes a sworn verification signed before a notary.
Who needs it
Property owners petitioning the Danville City Council to vacate a street, alley, or portion of one should complete and file this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a verification with a subscribed-and-sworn-to jurat; each petitioner signing the verification must do so before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the Petition to Vacate form from the City of Danville.
- 2
Complete The Petition
Enter the requested petitioner, property, legal-description, notice, and compensation details, and attach a vicinity map.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the verification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video and sign the verification before the notary administers the oath.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the completed petition and attachments with the Danville City Council.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Danville. 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 submit a petition to vacate?
- Complete the petition, provide the requested property and legal-description details, attach a vicinity map, sign the verification before a notary, and file it with the City Council.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The verification says it must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary. Sign the verification while appearing before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its 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 information and attachments does the petition request?
- The form asks for petitioner details, abutting-property information, the requested street or alley legal description, notice recipients, compensation information, and a Sidwell’s or similar vicinity map.