Shenandoah, VA · Page County
Request to Vacate Street or Alley Application
This application asks the Town of Shenandoah to vacate a street or alley and is completed by an owner or other applicant with property adjoining the area.
- 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 application to request that the Town of Shenandoah vacate a street or alley adjoining your property. The applicant must provide the requested property and location details, pay the $100 filing fee, and submit supporting documents listed in the instructions, including a deed and paid tax receipt. The Town Council will hold a public hearing, and approval is not final until required additional fees and costs are paid.
Who needs it
An owner or other applicant seeking to vacate a street or alley adjoining property in Shenandoah should complete and submit this application to the Town.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a jurat-style block stating that the applicant personally appeared and certified the statements; the owner or owners sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Shenandoah Request to Vacate Street or Alley Application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the applicant, adjoining property, tax map, and street or alley details requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner or owners sign the application before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Return the completed application, $100 filing fee, and required supporting documents to the Town of Shenandoah.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shenandoah. 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 apply to vacate a street or alley in Shenandoah?
- Complete the application, include the $100 filing fee and the listed supporting documents, and return them to the Town. The Town Council will hold a public hearing.
- Do I need to include a survey with the application?
- The instructions request a survey plat by a registered surveyor licensed in Virginia, if available, or a tax map showing your property and the street or alley.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Virginia authorized remote online notarization effective July 1, 2012. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signing by video; confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.
- What happens after the Town approves the request?
- Approval is not final until required fees and costs are paid, including the survey and fair market value of the property. The applicant is also responsible for deed preparation and recording with the Page County Circuit Court Clerk.