Lake Elmo, MN · Washington County
Easement Vacation Application
This application requests vacation of an easement and is filed with the City of Lake Elmo by an applicant seeking the change, with property-owner information and supporting materials.
- 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 packet to ask the City of Lake Elmo to vacate an easement. The application requests applicant and fee-owner details, property location and legal description, parcel ID, and the reason for the request. It also includes submission requirements, an escrow agreement for municipal review services, an acknowledgment of responsibility, and an affirmation of sufficient interest. The City lists supporting materials such as a survey and, when applicable, proposed replacement easements.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking an easement vacation in Lake Elmo should complete the application and provide the requested property details and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The escrow agreement includes an acknowledgment block, where the applicant and owner sign before a notary; the application signatures are not shown with notary blocks.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the easement vacation application packet from the City of Lake Elmo.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant, fee-owner, property, parcel ID, and request details, and gather the listed supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant and owner acknowledgment in the escrow agreement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the escrow agreement during the online notary session and complete the other applicable signature lines.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application as a hard copy and electronically, with the required supporting materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Elmo. 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 an easement vacation application?
- Complete the application, provide the required supporting materials, and submit both a hard copy and electronic submission, as stated in the packet. Contact the City about submission details if needed.
- Do I need a notary for this packet?
- The escrow agreement includes an acknowledgment for the applicant and owner to sign before a notary. The application signature lines are not shown with notary blocks.
- Can I sign the escrow agreement with an online notary?
- Minnesota authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. You can sign before a commissioned online notary on video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the application list?
- The packet lists a narrative explaining the request, a survey showing easements, a legal description, mailing labels for nearby property owners, and other materials the City may require.