Joliet, IL · Will County
Petition for Vacation of Public Easement
This petition asks the City to vacate a recorded public easement and is filed by an adjacent property owner seeking to end the City’s easement interest.
- 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
Adjacent property owners use this petition to ask the City of Joliet to vacate a recorded public easement when it may no longer be needed. The packet requests information about the petitioner, property, easement, surrounding land uses, proposed use, and reason for the request; it also includes an ownership disclosure form. The City reviews a complete petition through staff and a committee before City Council makes a final decision.
Who needs it
An adjacent property owner seeking vacation of a recorded public easement should file this petition with the City and provide the required ownership disclosure and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The petition contains a jurat, where the petitioner signs and swears that the statements are true before the notary, who completes the subscribed-and-sworn block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the petition and ownership disclosure form from the City of Joliet’s website.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in petitioner and property details, describe the easement and request, and prepare the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the petition’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the petition during the online notarization appointment and have the notary complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the petition, ownership disclosure, fees, and required plat materials through the City’s stated process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Joliet. 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 public easement vacation petition?
- The City’s procedure calls for a petition, ownership disclosure, plat of easement vacation, and fees. The plat must be submitted through ProjectDox and approved by City review groups.
- Do I need to sign the petition before a notary?
- Yes. The petition includes a sworn statement and a subscribed-and-sworn block. Sign the petition before the notary so the notary can complete that block.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this petition?
- Illinois law allows electronic and remote notarization by notaries commissioned in Illinois, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What happens after I file a complete petition?
- Staff reviews the submission for completeness. Once complete, it is scheduled for a committee meeting, followed by City Council review for a final decision.