Owens Cross Roads, AL · Madison County
Petition for Annexation
Property owners use this petition to ask Owens Cross Roads’ Planning Commission, Mayor, and City Council to annex their property into the city and consider a requested zoning classification.
- 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
The petition identifies the property, requests a zoning classification, and certifies that the petitioners own the property, have authority to file, and meet the stated contiguity and exclusivity conditions. It asks the Planning Commission, Mayor, and City Council to set a public hearing and adopt an annexation ordinance. Owners complete it with the legal description and tax assessor’s map as Exhibits A and B when seeking annexation into Owens Cross Roads.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking annexation into Owens Cross Roads complete and file this petition with the city’s Planning Commission, Mayor, and City Council.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notary acknowledgment; each petitioner whose name is signed on the petition must appear before the notary and acknowledge signing voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Annexation from the City of Owens Cross Roads.
- 2
Complete the Form and Exhibits
Enter the property location and requested zoning, complete the certifications, and attach the legal description and tax assessor’s map.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the petition’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each petitioner signs and acknowledges the signature during the online notary session.
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Submit to the City
Submit the signed petition and its exhibits to the City of Owens Cross Roads.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Owens Cross Roads. 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 annexation petition?
- Identify the property and requested zoning, complete the owner certifications, attach the legal description and Madison County tax assessor’s map, then sign before a notary.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notary acknowledgment, so each petitioner whose name is signed must appear before a notary and acknowledge the signature.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this petition?
- A commissioned online notary may take an acknowledgment through remote audio-video communication when permitted by the law where the notary is located. An out-of-state acknowledgment can have the same effect in Alabama when it complies with that law and bears the officer’s official seal.
- What exhibits must accompany the petition?
- The form calls for Exhibit A, the legal description, and Exhibit B, the Madison County Tax Assessor’s Map. Confirm with the city or town if unsure about filing details.