Semmes, AL · Mobile County
Petition for Annexation
This petition asks the City of Semmes to annex described property and is filed by all owners of the property, with a map and legal description attached.
- 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 request that their property be included within Semmes city limits. The petition asks owners to provide parcel and property details, answer questions about the property and household, certify information, and acknowledge the services and city rules that may apply after annexation. The form also calls for a map and legal description, copies of deeds covering the property, and electronic copies of metes-and-bounds descriptions when applicable.
Who needs it
All owners of property described in the petition use this form to request annexation and provide the supporting property documents requested by the City.
Why it needs a notary
The petition includes a notarial acknowledgment; each owner signing the petition should appear before a commissioned online notary to acknowledge signing voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Semmes Petition for Annexation and review the form and its attachment requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter owner, parcel, property, and household information, and review the certifications and acknowledgments.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Prepare the requested deed copies, property map, and legal description, including electronic metes-and-bounds descriptions when applicable.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization appointment for each owner signing the petition.
- 5
Sign on Video
Appear before the commissioned online notary and acknowledge your signature on the petition.
- 6
Submit to the City
Submit the signed petition and supporting documents to the City of Semmes.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Semmes. 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 Semmes annexation petition?
- Owners provide applicant and parcel information, complete the property and household questions, sign the petition, and attach the requested deed copies, map, and legal description.
- Do I need to notarize the annexation petition?
- Yes. The petition includes a notarial acknowledgment for the owner or owners signing it. Signers acknowledge before a commissioned online notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this petition?
- Alabama authorizes remote notarization for its own notaries when they are physically in Alabama. An out-of-state acknowledgment may have the same effect if it follows the law where taken and bears the officer’s official seal. Confirm acceptance with the city or town if unsure.
- What attachments does the petition request?
- The form requests a map and legal description, copies of deeds covering the entire property, and compatible electronic-format metes-and-bounds descriptions when applicable.