Marion, NC · McDowell County
Road Abandonment Petition
This petition asks the City of Marion to abandon a road or alley and is filed by property owners seeking the closure, with a notarized agent authorization required when an agent acts for them.
- 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 form to ask the City of Marion to abandon a road or alley adjoining the petitioners’ property. The city’s submittal requirements call for supporting materials such as a survey, property deeds, a legal description, and letters of no objection. Petitioners must explain their reasons, sign the petition, and attend the public hearing; an agent must provide a notarized authorization letter. The form also describes the city’s review and hearing process.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking abandonment of a road or alley adjoining their property should file the petition and provide the listed supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The petition carries a “Sworn and subscribed before me” jurat; the petitioner signs the petition before the notary, who completes the notary section.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Road Abandonment Petition and review the form’s submittal requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property and applicant information, state the reasons for the request, and gather the required exhibits.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm the city will accept the notarization method.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the petition before the notary, who completes the jurat and notary section.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the signed petition and required attachments to the City of Marion Planning & Development Services Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Marion. 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 road abandonment petition in Marion?
- Complete and sign the petition, include the required supporting materials listed on the form, and submit the package to the City of Marion Planning & Development Services Department.
- Do I need a notary for the road abandonment petition?
- Yes. The petition includes a “Sworn and subscribed before me” notary block for the petitioner’s signature. An agent acting for an applicant must also provide a notarized authorization letter.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this petition?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. The state’s emergency video notarization requires both signer and notary to be in North Carolina. Ask the city whether it accepts notarization completed through an online notary.
- What materials does Marion require with the petition?
- The form lists a survey, deeds showing ownership, a legal description of the road or alley portion, and letters of no objection. Check the complete submittal requirements and confirm with the city if unsure.