Dalton, GA · Whitfield County
De-Annexation Instruction and Application
The City of Dalton's application to remove property from the city limits, requiring every owner's signature to be sworn before a notary.
- 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 seeking to de-annex residential or commercial land from the City of Dalton file this application after obtaining a resolution from the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners. If more than one person owns an interest in the property, all owners must sign, and the application must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary, along with a copy of the deed, survey, and legal description.
Who needs it
Property owners petitioning to remove their land from the City of Dalton's boundaries.
Why it needs a notary
The application must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary, per its jurat block, and signed by every co-owner of the property.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the De-Annexation Instruction and Application from the City of Dalton.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the application and gather the deed, survey, and legal description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the sworn application before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized application and attachments with the $150 fee to the City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dalton. 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
- Do all property owners need to sign the de-annexation application?
- Yes, if more than one person owns an interest in the property, all owners must sign and have the application notarized.
- Do I need a county resolution first?
- Yes, the instructions require a resolution from the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners before applying to the city.
- How do I notarize this application online?
- Upload the completed application, verify your ID, and sign it live with a remote online notary; co-owners can each notarize separately if needed.
- What documents must I attach?
- A copy of the land deed, a survey by a registered surveyor, and a complete legal description of the property.