Baker City, OR · Baker County
Public Right-of-Way Vacation Request
This application and petition requests vacation of a public street or alley and is filed with Baker City’s Planning Department by a petitioner seeking the vacation.
- 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 17-page packet to request vacation of a public street or alley in Baker City. It includes the petition, a map requirement, consent forms for city departments and utility companies, and notarized consent pages for abutting property owners. The applicant submits the petition, required consents, map, and fee to the Planning Department; the form describes a public hearing and City Council action as part of the process.
Who needs it
A petitioner seeking vacation of a Baker City public street or alley needs this packet and consent from all abutting property owners, relevant utility companies, and listed city departments.
Why it needs a notary
Each abutting property owner signs the consent before a notary, who completes the acknowledgment stating the owner personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as a voluntary act and deed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the vacation request packet from Baker City’s Planning Department.
- 2
Complete The Petition
Provide petitioner and right-of-way information, state the reason for the request, and attach a map of the area.
- 3
Collect Required Consents
Obtain signatures from abutting property owners, utility companies, and the listed city departments; owners must sign before a notary.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary for each property owner’s consent acknowledgment.
- 5
Sign On Video
Each owner appears before the notary and acknowledges the consent as a voluntary act and deed.
- 6
Submit To The City
File the petition, map, required consents, and fee with the Baker City Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Baker City. 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 notarize an abutting property owner consent?
- Each owner signs the consent before a notary, who completes the acknowledgment. Book a video session with a commissioned online notary and follow the instructions for presenting identification and signing.
- Do I need every abutting property owner’s notarized consent?
- The application requires notarized consent from all property owners abutting the right-of-way. It provides multiple consent pages, and says multiple forms may be used if needed.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form in Oregon?
- Oregon law authorizes remote notarization by its notaries, and recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by authorized officers elsewhere. The Oregon Secretary of State FAQ confirms a properly notarized out-of-state RON document is valid in Oregon.
- Where do I file the completed vacation request?
- The form directs petitioners to file the petition with the Baker City Planning Department. It says the City Recorder sends the vacation ordinance to the County for recording and processing; confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.