Taylor, MI · Wayne County
Petition for Vacating Public Street, Alley and/or Easement
This petition asks the City of Taylor to vacate a public street, alley, easement, lot, acreage or parcel and is filed by abutting property owners or mortgagees.
- 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
Abutting owners and mortgagees use this petition to ask the City of Taylor to vacate a public street, alley, easement, lot, acreage or parcel next to their property. The form asks petitioners to attach a letter explaining the purpose or intended use, and includes a sworn statement from the person who circulated the petition verifying that the signatures are genuine and, to their knowledge, belong to owners or mortgagees of adjacent property.
Who needs it
Abutting property owners or mortgagees seeking a vacation of a public street, alley, easement, lot, acreage or parcel in the City of Taylor use this petition.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating that the deponent is duly sworn and has a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me block; the petition circulator signs the verification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the City of Taylor petition for vacating a public street, alley and/or easement.
- 2
Fill Out the Petition
Complete the petition details and attach a letter stating the purpose and/or intended use.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn verification.
- 4
Sign on Video
The petition circulator signs the verification during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed petition and attached letter to the City of Taylor.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Taylor. 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
- Who signs before the notary?
- The person who circulated the petition signs the sworn verification before the notary. The form states that this deponent confirms the petition signatures are genuine.
- Do I need to attach a letter to the petition?
- Yes. The form asks petitioners to attach a letter stating the purpose and/or intended use of the requested vacation.
- How do I complete the sworn verification online?
- Complete the petition and attached purpose letter, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the verification during the video session and confirm submission requirements with the city.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized petition.