Medford, OR · Jackson County
Declaration of Private Street/Driveway
This declaration establishes a named private street or driveway across described property and is filed by the property owner for City of Medford review and approval.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Medford · Medford, Jackson County, Oregon
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- medfordoregon.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 owner uses this declaration to create a private street or driveway for private circulation across a described tract of land and provide its proposed name. The form includes the owner's acknowledgment and a separate City of Medford approval section, which states that approval does not mean the city will improve or maintain the property. The city approves the name after appropriate staff review.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking City of Medford approval of a name for a private street or driveway across the property should complete this declaration.
Why it needs a notary
It carries acknowledgment blocks for the property owner and City of Medford; each signer must personally appear before a notary and acknowledge the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Declaration
Get the City of Medford Declaration of Private Street/Driveway form.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Provide the Jackson County instrument number, proposed private street or driveway name, and signing date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the property owner's acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary and acknowledge the declaration when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to the City of Medford for staff review and approval.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Medford. 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 complete the private street or driveway declaration?
- Enter the property and proposed street or driveway details, sign the owner section before a notary, and complete the City of Medford approval process after staff review.
- Do I need to notarize this declaration?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment for the property owner, and its separate city approval section also has an acknowledgment for a City of Medford signer.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Oregon's Secretary of State confirms that a properly notarized remote online notarization document is valid in Oregon. You can sign with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.
- Does city approval mean Medford will maintain the private street?
- No. The form says the City of Medford does not agree to improve or maintain the property by approving the private street or driveway name.