St. Joseph, MO · Buchanan County
Vacation Consent Form
This form records whether an owner of property adjacent to a proposed street, alley, or easement vacation consents, and is collected by the petitioner for the City of St. Joseph petition.
- 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
The form identifies the adjacent property and proposed vacation, lets the property owner mark whether they consent, and acknowledges receipt of an attached drawing. St. Joseph’s vacation policy requires the petitioner to obtain executed, notarized consent forms from specified abutting owners and users, attach the forms and drawings to the Petition for Vacation, and submit the petition to the City Planner. The policy also requires notice to all owners of record with a legal interest in abutting property.
Who needs it
Owners of record with a legal interest in property abutting a proposed street, alley, or easement vacation may be asked to complete this consent form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, where each person signing appears before the notary and acknowledges executing the form as their free act and deed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Vacation Consent Form and review the information requested about the adjacent property and proposed vacation.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the property and vacation details, mark whether you consent, and attach the drawing and description provided for the proposed vacation.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have valid identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video and sign when directed by the notary; acknowledge that you executed the form as your free act and deed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the notarized form and attached drawing to the petitioner for inclusion with the Petition for Vacation submitted to the City Planner.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from St. Joseph. 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 get the Vacation Consent Form notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and return the notarized form with its drawing to the petitioner.
- Do I need to attach a drawing to the consent form?
- Yes. The form acknowledges receipt of the attached drawing, and St. Joseph’s policy says each Vacation Consent Form must include copies of the drawing and description of the property proposed for vacation.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Missouri law authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm the city’s submission requirements if unsure.
- Where do I submit the notarized form?
- The petitioner attaches collected consent forms to the Petition for Vacation and submits the petition and attachments to the City Planner. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.