Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
Street Vacation Petition
This petition asks Allentown City Council to vacate a street and is filed by a majority in number and interest of the owners whose properties abut the proposed street 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
Abutting property owners use this petition to ask City Council to vacate a specified street segment, with or without utility easements, and explain their reason. The petition must be supported by a majority in number and interest of the abutting owners, include a block plan showing abutting properties and ownership, and have a verification affidavit from one or more petitioners. Submit it to the City Clerk’s Office with the $300 fee; the petitioner also pays the City’s advertising costs.
Who needs it
Owners whose properties abut a proposed street vacation file this petition when they seek City Council action to vacate the street.
Why it needs a notary
The petition states that all abutting property owners’ support must be notarized, and one or more petitioners must verify the petition by affidavit before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Petition
Get the Street Vacation Petition from the City of Allentown or contact the City Clerk’s Office.
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Complete the Petition
Identify the proposed street limits, state whether utility easements are included, explain the reason, and provide petitioner details.
- 3
Prepare Supporting Documents
Attach a block plan showing abutting properties and ownership, plus a verification affidavit from one or more petitioners.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the required notarized support and affidavit.
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Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the required petition and affidavit during the online session.
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Submit to the City
Send or deliver the completed petition, attachments, and $300 fee to the Allentown City Clerk’s Office; the petitioner also pays advertising costs.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Allentown. 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 Allentown Street Vacation Petition?
- Complete the petition, attach a block plan showing abutting properties and ownership, and include a verification affidavit from one or more petitioners. Submit it with the $300 fee to the City Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need to notarize this petition?
- Yes. The form says all abutting property owners’ support must be notarized and requires a verification affidavit from one or more petitioners.
- Can I sign the petition with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania has authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations since 2020 under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under 57 Pa.C.S. §311. Confirm acceptance with the City Clerk’s Office.
- What should I include with the petition?
- Include the block plan showing the location and ownership of abutting properties, the verification affidavit, and a $300 check payable to the City of Allentown. The petitioner must also pay the City’s advertising costs.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure about the filing requirements?
- The form directs petitioners to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.