Baytown, TX · Harris County
Petition for Abandonment of Street, Alley, or Easement
A petition property owners file with Baytown City Council asking the city to abandon a street, alley, public way, or easement adjoining their land.
- 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
Property owners use this petition to ask the Baytown City Council to formally abandon a street, alley, public way, easement, or portion of one. The applicant's affidavit section must be sworn before a notary, and all participating property owners must sign the petition itself, which the City Clerk's Office reviews alongside a surveyor's metes and bounds description before council action.
Who needs it
Property owners petitioning the City of Baytown to abandon a public street, alley, easement, or right-of-way next to their land.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant's affidavit page contains a full Texas acknowledgment block (BEFORE ME... GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE) that must be completed by a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Abandonment Petition PDF from the City of Baytown City Clerk's Office page.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Complete applicant, property, and street/easement description fields before your session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet your commissioned online notary by video and sign the affidavit page.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized petition and required surveyor documentation to the Baytown City Clerk's Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Baytown. 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 my Baytown abandonment petition notarized?
- Download the petition, fill in the applicant and property information, then book an online notary session to sign the affidavit page in front of a commissioned online notary via video.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The applicant's affidavit page includes a full Texas jurat block that must be sworn before a notary before the petition is filed with the Baytown City Clerk.
- Can multiple property owners sign the same petition remotely?
- Each participating owner's signature line does not require separate notarization, but the applicant's affidavit does — check with the city if unsure how additional owner signatures should be handled.
- What does the abandonment petition cost to file?
- Baytown charges a $300 filing fee for the petition, separate from any notarization fee.