Timberlane, IL · Boone County
Petition for Pre-Annexation
This petition lets property owners ask the Village of Timberlane to pre-annex their land and is filed with the Village President and Board of Trustees.
- 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 identifies the land, states that it is outside another municipality and within 1.5 miles of Timberlane’s corporate limits, and asks the Village to pre-annex it. The petition requires the legal description and an attached Plat of Annexation marked Exhibit A. Property owners use it to make the request and affirm the statements in the form; it cites 65 ILCS 5/15.1 et seq.
Who needs it
Record owners seeking pre-annexation of land near Timberlane must submit the petition, include a Plat of Annexation, and identify all electors residing on the tract.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a “Subscribed and Sworn to Before me” jurat; each petitioner signing the petition must swear to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the Petition for Pre-Annexation and review the statements and signature section.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the owner and tract information, provide the legal description, and attach the Plat of Annexation as Exhibit A.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the petition during the online notary appointment.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the completed petition and attached plat to the Village of Timberlane.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Timberlane. 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 pre-annexation petition notarized?
- Complete the petition and arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the petition during the appointment, then submit it with the Plat of Annexation to the Village.
- Do I need to attach a Plat of Annexation?
- Yes. The petition says the tract is described on an attached Plat of Annexation, made part of the petition as Exhibit A.
- Can I sign this petition remotely?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Who submits the petition?
- The form is addressed to the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Timberlane. It is for the record owners requesting pre-annexation of the described tract.