Jefferson, GA · Jackson County
Annexation of Land Application
This application asks a property owner to provide property and contact details and request annexation of land into Jefferson, with supporting property documents.
- 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
A property owner uses this form to request that land be annexed into the City of Jefferson. The city reviews whether the property is contiguous to current city limits. The application asks for property and owner information, the owner’s certification, and a boundary survey or plat and deed containing the legal description. The form notes that a separate application is required for rezoning.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking annexation of land into Jefferson must complete this application and attach the requested survey or plat and deed.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a state jurat; the property owner swears that the information is true and correct and signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Annexation of Land Application from the City of Jefferson.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the property and owner details and gather the required boundary survey or plat and deed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the information during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required attachments to the City of Jefferson.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jefferson. 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 apply to annex land into Jefferson?
- Complete the application with the property and owner information, sign the sworn statement before a notary, and attach a boundary survey or plat and deed containing the legal description.
- Do I need to attach a survey and deed?
- The form requests a boundary survey or plat and a deed containing the legal description for the property proposed for annexation.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). This form uses a jurat; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Does this application also request rezoning?
- No. The form states that a separate application is required for rezoning.
Annexation of Land Application in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.