Erie, CO · Weld County
Petition for Annexation
This petition asks the Town Council of Erie to annex an unincorporated area and is filed by landowners seeking annexation who meet the ownership requirements stated in the form.
- 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 asks Erie’s Town Council to annex a described unincorporated area and includes statements about the property, ownership, signatures, and required annexation map information. Landowners submit it when requesting annexation; the form says petitioners must own more than 50% of the property, excluding streets and alleys, and that the petition must be signed no more than 180 days before filing. It cites the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965 and other provisions.
Who needs it
Landowners seeking annexation of an unincorporated area to Erie who meet the ownership requirements stated in the petition need to sign and file it.
Why it needs a notary
The circulator signs the affidavit before a notary, who completes the subscribed-and-sworn and acknowledged-before-me block, including the commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Download the Petition for Annexation and review its requirements and signature fields.
- 2
Fill In The Petition
Enter the property and petitioner information, attach the required map materials, and complete the circulator affidavit.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the circulator’s affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
The circulator signs the affidavit during the online notary session and completes the required identity check.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed petition and supporting materials to the Town of Erie.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Erie. 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 get the circulator affidavit notarized?
- Complete the petition, then book a commissioned online notary. The circulator signs the affidavit during the video session, and the notary completes the notarial block.
- Do I need to notarize every landowner signature?
- The form provides signature lines for petitioners and a separate notarized affidavit for the circulator. It says each signature was witnessed by the circulator; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Colorado law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Check with the Town of Erie if you are unsure whether it will accept the notarized document.
- What should I prepare before the notary appointment?
- Have the completed petition and affidavit ready, along with the circulator’s identification. The circulator must sign the affidavit before the notary.
Petition for Annexation in other Weld County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.