Lenexa, KS · Johnson County
Vacation/Exclusion of Land Petition
This petition asks the City of Lenexa to vacate a utility easement or street right-of-way, or exclude land, and is filed by property owners with an interest in the 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 petition to request that the City of Lenexa vacate a utility easement or street right-of-way, or exclude land. All property owners with an interest in the area must sign; the form notes that all owners of record must sign when property is jointly owned. File the original with the Department of Community Development, along with the $200 fee, a legal description, and a plat or lot survey showing the area requested.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to vacate an easement or right-of-way, or exclude land, must submit the petition; all owners with an interest in the affected area must sign.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes two acknowledgment-style verification blocks, and each signing owner must acknowledge the petition before a notary public, with a separate verification for each signer.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Petition
Download Lenexa’s Vacation/Exclusion of Land Petition and review the application instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property and owner information, and arrange for all owners with an interest to sign.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the petition’s verification blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and acknowledge the petition during the online notarization appointment.
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Submit to the City
File the original with Lenexa Community Development and include the fee, legal description, and plat or lot survey.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lenexa. 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 the completed petition?
- File the original petition with Lenexa’s Department of Community Development. Include the $200 fee, a legal description of the area, and a plat or lot survey showing the existing easement and requested area.
- Do I need every property owner to sign?
- Yes. The form says all property owners with an interest in the easement or right-of-way must sign. If the property is jointly owned, all owners of record must sign.
- Can I sign the petition with a commissioned online notary?
- Kansas law authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under K.S.A. 53-5a15, and K.S.A. 53-5a11 recognizes qualifying acts by authorized officers of another state. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the city request?
- The application instructions request a legal description of the area and a copy of the plat or lot survey showing the existing easement and the area requested for vacation.