Grants Pass, OR · Josephine County
Street or Alley Vacation Petition
This petition asks the Grants Pass City Council to vacate all or part of a street or alley and is filed by an adjoining or abutting property owner.
- 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
An adjoining or abutting property owner uses this petition to request that the City Council vacate all or part of a street or alley, stating the proposed area and reason for the request. The form requires written, duly acknowledged consent from owners of at least three-quarters of the adjoining or abutting property. The city reviews the petition, provides notice, and holds a hearing before deciding whether the vacation serves the public interest.
Who needs it
An owner of property adjoining or abutting the proposed street or alley vacation files the petition and gathers the required consent from adjoining or abutting owners.
Why it needs a notary
The form requires owners’ written signatures to be duly acknowledged before an officer authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds; each consenting owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Street or Alley Vacation Petition from the City of Grants Pass.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Describe the area proposed for vacation and the reason for the request; gather the required adjoining or abutting owner consents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for each owner whose consent must be acknowledged.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signs the written consent during the video appointment and completes the required acknowledgment.
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Submit to the City
File the completed petition with the City Manager or the city employee designated to receive it.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grants Pass. 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 owner signatures acknowledged for this petition?
- Each consenting owner signs before an officer authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds. Book a session with a commissioned online notary and sign during the video appointment.
- Do I need a notary for this street or alley vacation petition?
- Yes. The petition states that consenting owners’ signatures must be in writing and duly acknowledged before an officer authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds.
- Can I use an online notary for this Grants Pass form?
- Oregon recognizes properly notarized remote online notarizations. Its Secretary of State FAQ confirms that a properly notarized out-of-state RON document is valid in Oregon. Confirm the city’s acceptance of your completed form if unsure.
- How many property owners must consent?
- The petition requires consent from owners of at least three-quarters of the property adjoining or abutting the proposed vacation, calculated on a linear-foot basis.
Street or Alley Vacation Petition in other Oregon cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.