Mineral Wells, TX · Palo Pinto County
Petition to Vacate, Abandon, or Close a Street or Alley
This application asks Mineral Wells to vacate, abandon, or close part of a public street or alley and is filed by petitioners, including abutting property owners.
- 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
This application asks Mineral Wells to vacate, abandon, or close part of a public street or alley. Petitioners identify the location and reason, describe current use, and provide supporting exhibits, including abutting-owner petition signatures, a plat or sketch, ownership records, and utility consent. The form states that petitioners must pay appraisal, title-search, survey, and administrative costs before the city proceeds; those amounts are not refundable.
Who needs it
Petitioners seeking closure or abandonment of a Mineral Wells street or alley, including owners of property abutting the area, use this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a jurat: a signer personally appears, is sworn by the notary, and affirms the application information is true and correct to their knowledge and belief.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the street or alley vacation application and review its instructions and exhibits.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the location, reason, current use, petitioner information, and required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Personally appear by video, take the oath, and affirm the application before signing as directed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and exhibits to the City of Mineral Wells and follow its payment and submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mineral Wells. 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 street or alley vacation petition?
- Identify the location and reason, describe current use, gather the listed exhibits and signatures, then have the application signer complete the jurat before submitting the packet to the city.
- Do I need to bring supporting documents?
- The application calls for an abutting-owner petition, a plat or sketch, recorded deeds or a title check, and consent from all public utilities.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can administer the oath during a video session.
- What costs does the application identify?
- Petitioners agree to pay appraisal, title-search, survey, and administrative costs. The form says the city will not proceed without payment and that these costs and fees are not refundable.
- Can every petitioner sign before an online notary?
- The form’s jurat refers to a signer appearing and being sworn. Check with the city about its submission requirements and confirm with the city if unsure.