La Porte, TX · Harris County
Street and Alley Closing Application
A petition adjacent property owners file with La Porte's Planning & Development Department to vacate, abandon, and close a street or alley.
- 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 adjacent to a street or alley may petition the City of La Porte to vacate, abandon, and close it under Chapter 62, Article II of the Code of Ordinances. The application packet includes acknowledgment blocks for the participating property owners, and the applicant's statement of reason for the closing request must be notarized before the Planning & Development Department will process the request.
Who needs it
Property owners adjacent to a street, alley, or public way in La Porte who want the city to vacate, abandon, and close it.
Why it needs a notary
The multi-page application packet includes multiple notary acknowledgment blocks paired with the property owners' signature lines that must be completed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Street and Alley Closing Application from the La Porte Planning & Development Department.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter applicant, property, and street/alley description information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the notary acknowledgment blocks before a commissioned online notary by video.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the La Porte Planning & Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from La Porte. 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 La Porte street/alley closing application notarized?
- Complete the applicant and property description sections, then book an online notary session to sign the notary acknowledgment blocks by video.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes, the application packet contains notary acknowledgment blocks tied to the property owners' signatures that must be completed before a notary public.
- Who can request a street or alley closing?
- Property owners adjacent to the proposed street or alley closing under Chapter 62 of La Porte's Code of Ordinances.
- What documentation is required with the application?
- A property description, legal description, and a statement of reason for the closing request; check with the city if unsure what additional survey documents are needed.