Waleska, GA · Cherokee County
Petition for Annexation
This petition requests annexation of a property under the 100% method and is filed with the City of Waleska by the applicant, with signatures from all property owners listed on the deed.
- 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 provides applicant and property details, asks about certain prior county applications, and describes the proposed development and desired city zoning classification. The applicant must attach the listed ownership and tax plat exhibits, obtain signatures from all property owners shown on the deed or conveyance, and complete the lawful-presence affidavit. The completed petition and attachments are submitted to the City of Waleska for an annexation request; a separate city rezoning application is needed if rezoning is required.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking annexation of a parcel into Waleska must submit this petition, with signatures from every property owner listed on the attached deed or conveyance.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the City of Waleska Petition for Annexation and use a separate petition for each parcel.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant and property details, describe the proposed development, and complete the lawful-presence affidavit.
- 3
Gather Attachments and Signatures
Attach the latest deed or equivalent conveyance and Cherokee County Tax Plat; have all property owners listed on the deed sign.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the affidavit's jurat and check with the city about acceptance of online notarization.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notary session, following the notary's instructions.
- 6
Submit to the City
Send the completed petition and required attachments to the City of Waleska.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waleska. 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 and submit the annexation petition?
- Fill out one petition per parcel, attach the deed or equivalent conveyance and Cherokee County Tax Plat, and obtain all required owner signatures. Complete the affidavit and submit the packet to the City of Waleska.
- Do I need to bring every property owner to the notary appointment?
- The form says all property owners shown on the attached deed or conveyance must sign. Ask the city how it wants those signatures notarized and whether each owner must attend the same appointment.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. This form includes a sworn affidavit, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- Does this petition also request rezoning?
- No. The form says an annexation request that requires city rezoning must also be made on the appropriate City of Waleska rezoning request form.
Other forms in Waleska
Petition for Annexation in other Georgia cities
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