Foley, AL · Baldwin County
Petition for Annexation
This petition asks Foley to annex property adjoining the city; property owners complete it with an attached legal description and map, zoning selection, and property details.
- 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 form to ask the Mayor and City Council to annex land outside Foley’s limits that is contiguous to the city and not within another municipality. The packet includes spaces to request an initial zoning classification and provide information about homes, occupants, and businesses on the property. Complete the petition and attachments, include the required property description and map, and submit them to the City with the $250 initial zoning fee.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking Foley annexation for land outside the city limits that is contiguous to Foley and not within another municipality should complete this petition.
Why it needs a notary
The petition carries an acknowledgment block with sworn-and-under-oath language; each petitioner signing the petition must personally appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Annexation and its attachment.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the petition, attach the property description and map, select one initial zoning classification, and complete the property details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary who can notarize the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each petitioner appears before the notary and signs the petition as directed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed packet and $250 initial zoning fee to the City of Foley.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Foley. 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 Foley Petition for Annexation?
- Complete the petition and attachment, include the property description and map, choose one requested initial zoning classification, and provide the requested property details. Sign before a commissioned online notary, then submit the packet and $250 initial zoning fee to the City.
- Do I need to notarize this petition?
- Yes. The petition has an acknowledgment block for each petitioner, with sworn-and-under-oath wording. Each petitioner must appear before a commissioned online notary to sign.
- Can I sign the petition with an online notary?
- Alabama's remote-notarization law requires the notary to be physically located in Alabama. An acknowledgment taken outside Alabama may have the same effect if it follows the law where it is taken and bears the officer's official seal. Check that your commissioned online notary can meet these requirements.
- What should I include with my annexation petition?
- The petition refers to a property description in Exhibit A and a map in Exhibit B. Complete the attachment's zoning and property questions, and include the $250 initial zoning fee payable to the City of Foley. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.