Benson, AZ · Cochise County
Model Annexation Petition
Property owners use this model petition to ask the city to annex territory contiguous to its corporate limits.
What this form is
This model petition lets property owners request annexation of described territory that is contiguous to the city’s corporate limits. It asks for property owner names, mailing addresses, parcel numbers, phone numbers, and legal descriptions, and refers to an attached map marked Exhibit A. The petition states that annexation is subject to the requirements identified in its text.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to request annexation of contiguous territory can use this petition to provide ownership details and the proposed territory’s description.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; the text mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Model Annexation Petition PDF.
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Complete the Petition
Provide the property owner names, mailing addresses, parcel numbers, phone numbers, and legal descriptions.
- 3
Attach the Map
Include the map of the proposed territory referenced as Exhibit A.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Model Annexation Petition for?
- It lets property owners request that the city annex described territory contiguous to its corporate limits.
- What information does the petition ask for?
- It provides spaces for property owner names, mailing addresses, parcel numbers, phone numbers, and legal descriptions, and refers to an attached map marked Exhibit A.
- Do I need a notary for the Model Annexation Petition?
- No. This petition is signed without a notary; the text mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Model Annexation Petition?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Model Annexation Petition doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Benson form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.