Carlton, OR · Yamhill County
Street Vacation Application
This application requests vacation of all or part of a street or other public place and is filed by a person interested in real property in the city.
- 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 to vacate all or part of a street, alley, plat, public square, or other public place. The application collects location details, surrounding land uses, the purpose of the request, and supporting evidence, including a map and a petition from qualifying property owners. Submit the completed application, attachments, and filing fee to the City Recorder; the city reviews the materials before deciding whether to hold public hearings.
Who needs it
A person interested in real property in the city who seeks vacation of a street or other public place should file this application with the required attachments and fee.
Why it needs a notary
The form has no printed jurat or acknowledgment; applicants certify the statements are true and correct, and owners sign or provide letters of consent.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the street vacation application and review its requirements, including the map, owner petition, and filing fee.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the location and property details, describe the purpose of the vacation, and gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If the city requires notarized verification, book a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary's instructions and sign the required certification during the remote online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the application, attachments, paper and electronic copies, and filing fee to the City Recorder.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carlton. 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 the street vacation application?
- Submit one paper copy and one electronic copy, preferably PDF, of the application and attachments to the City Recorder, along with the filing fee.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The supplied form includes a truth-and-correctness certification but no printed notarial block. Ask the city whether it requires the certification to be verified by oath before arranging notarization.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize my signature remotely?
- Oregon recognizes properly notarized remote online notarizations. Oregon's Secretary of State FAQ confirms that a properly notarized out-of-state RON document is valid in Oregon.
- What supporting materials must I provide?
- The form calls for a map showing nearby properties and easements or utilities, plus a petition signed by all abutting owners and owners of two-thirds of the affected area.
- Who must sign the application?
- The form provides signature lines for the applicant and owners. It says all owners must sign the application or submit letters of consent; confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.
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