Columbus, KS · Cherokee County
Street/Alley Vacation Application
This application and petition ask the City of Columbus to vacate a street or alley; property owners seeking the vacation submit the paperwork, legal description, and vicinity map.
- 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
Property owners use this four-page packet to request that the City of Columbus vacate a street or alley. The packet includes an application, petition to vacate, and an adjacent property owner notification form. The applicant submits the application fee, legal description, vicinity map, and completed materials together to the Columbus City Clerk. The city reviews the request, holds a public hearing, and the City Council votes on the proposed vacation ordinance; approval is not guaranteed.
Who needs it
A property owner or representative seeking to vacate a street or alley within Columbus must submit the application, petition, legal description, vicinity map, and required notifications.
Why it needs a notary
The adjacent property owner notification form has a subscription jurat; the adjacent property owner signs before a notary and certifies no objection to the proposed vacation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Street/Alley Vacation Application packet from the City of Columbus.
- 2
Fill In the Packet
Complete the application and petition, and attach the legal description and a vicinity map.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the adjacent property owner notification form.
- 4
Sign on Video
The adjacent property owner signs the notification form during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit all completed items together to the Columbus City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Columbus. 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
- Which part of the packet needs notarization?
- The adjacent property owner notification form includes a notary block. The adjacent owner signs and certifies that they do not object to the proposed vacation.
- How do I complete the notarized notification form?
- Fill in the notification and property details, then sign before a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed form with the application materials to the Columbus City Clerk.
- Do I need a notary for the application?
- The packet’s notary block appears on the adjacent property owner notification form. The application and petition also have signature fields; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Kansas law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under K.S.A. 53-5a15, and recognizes certain out-of-state notarial acts under K.S.A. 53-5a11. Columbus also says City Hall offers notary services free of charge.