Coeur d'Alene, ID · Kootenai County
Annexation Application
This application requests annexation and zoning classification for property, and is filed with the Coeur d’Alene Planning Department by a property owner or an authorized applicant.
- 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
Use this seven-page application to petition for annexation into Coeur d’Alene and request a city zoning classification. The Planning Department requires a complete application with fees and supporting materials, including a legal description, maps, title reports, mailing labels, and a written narrative. The applicant and property owners of record complete separate sworn certifications. A public hearing is required, and an annexation agreement must be negotiated and executed within six months after City Council approval of the zoning designation.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking annexation and a city zoning classification for property outside Coeur d’Alene must submit this application and required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate jurat blocks for the applicant and each owner of record; each person signing a certification must swear to it before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the seven-page annexation application and review the required submittals and deadlines.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, and zoning information; gather the maps, legal description, title reports, and other required materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the applicant and owner certifications that require an oath.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign each applicable certification in the commissioned online notary’s presence and complete its jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the complete application, required supporting documents, and fees to the Coeur d’Alene Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Coeur d'Alene. 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 the notarized certifications?
- Complete the applicant and owner information, but wait to sign each certification until you are before the notary. The form requires each signer to swear to the certification.
- Do I need to notarize both certification sections?
- The applicant certification and the property-owner certification each have a separate jurat. Each applicant or owner signing a certification must appear before a notary for that oath.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Idaho authorizes remote notarization by Idaho notaries under Idaho Code §51-114A, and Idaho Code §51-111 recognizes notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state. Confirm the receiving office will accept your notarized form.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit the complete application and required materials to the Coeur d’Alene Planning Department by the stated deadline. For any document that must be recorded, confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.
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Annexation Application in other Kootenai County cities
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