Columbus, NE · Platte County
Easement, Street, or Alley Vacation Packet
This packet applies to requests to vacate an easement, street, or alley in Columbus and includes a petition that abutting property owners must sign and have notarized.
- 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 request vacation of an easement, street, or alley in Columbus. The application lists supporting materials, including a legal description, utility-company notifications, and a petition signed by owners representing at least 75% of the abutting property owners. The City reviews the submission and may require revisions; after approvals, legal documents with original signatures must be delivered to City Hall as directed in the review letter.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking to vacate an easement, street, or alley in Columbus must submit the application and required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The petition includes individual and corporate acknowledgment blocks; each signing property owner or authorized corporate representative must sign the applicable petition before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Easement, Street, or Alley Vacation application packet from the City of Columbus.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the application and prepare the required supporting documents, including the legal description and petition.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the applicable individual or corporate petition acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the petition during the online notary session and complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the application and required documents through the City's online portal. Deliver approved legal documents with original signatures to City Hall as directed.
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
- How do I submit a Columbus vacation request?
- Complete the online application and attach each required document. The City says approved legal documents with original signatures must be delivered to City Hall by the dates stated in the review letter.
- Do I need a notary for the vacation petition?
- Yes. The packet calls for an individual or corporate petition with a notary acknowledgment. Each applicable signer should sign the petition before a commissioned online notary.
- How many property owners must sign the petition?
- The packet says the petition must be signed by owners representing at least 75% of the abutting property owners.
- Can I notarize this petition online?
- Nebraska authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under the Online Notary Public Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§64-401 to 64-420. Confirm with the city if unsure whether an online-notarized document meets its submission requirements.