Opelika, AL · Lee County
Annexation Application
This application asks the Opelika Planning Commission and City Council to review a property owner's request to annex land into the City of Opelika and includes property details, supporting-document requirements, and petition signatures.
- 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 application to request annexation of land into Opelika. It collects ownership and parcel information, proposed use and zoning, and details about the area, and includes a petition asking the City Council to approve annexation. The application lists a copy of the deed, legal description, and map as supporting materials. It also explains fees and notes that owners may be asked for additional information during the process.
Who needs it
Property owners requesting annexation of land into Opelika should complete the application and provide the listed deed, legal description, and map.
Why it needs a notary
The petition has corporate and individual acknowledgment blocks; each signing owner or authorized corporate representative signs before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Opelika annexation application and petition from the city's form page.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter owner and parcel details, proposed use, and the requested information; gather the deed, legal description, and map.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable petition acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the petition during the online notary session and complete the applicable acknowledgment block.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, petition, supporting materials, and applicable fee to the Opelika Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Opelika. 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 submit the Opelika annexation application?
- Complete the application and petition, attach the requested deed, legal description, and map, and submit them with the applicable fee to the Planning Department at the address shown on the form.
- Do I need to sign the petition before a notary?
- Yes. The petition includes acknowledgment blocks for individual signers and a corporate signer. Signers should complete the applicable block with a commissioned online notary.
- Can I notarize the petition online?
- Alabama recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the state when it complies with the law where it was taken and bears the officer's official seal. A commissioned online notary must meet those requirements.
- What supporting documents and fees does the form list?
- The application lists a copy of the deed, legal description, and map. It states a fee of $250 per dwelling or business and describes a $250 fire-tax-related fee for applicable properties.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure about the application?
- The form lists the Opelika Planning Department and its contact information. Confirm with the city or town if unsure about the application, supporting materials, or submission.