Elk Grove Village, IL · Cook County
Petition for Annexation
This petition asks Elk Grove Village to annex described real estate and is filed by the property owners of record and any electors residing on the property.
- 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 asks Elk Grove Village to make the property identified in its legal description part of the Village. The form requests property, ownership, elector, tax valuation, acreage, and zoning information, and it requires the owners of record and resident electors to swear that the petition is true. The Village’s procedures describe formal and informal review methods and list the supporting documents petitioners submit with an annexation inquiry.
Who needs it
Property owners of record seeking annexation, together with any electors residing on the property, complete and submit the petition to the Village Manager.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me jurat; the owners of record and resident electors who sign the petition must swear to its truth before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Petition for Annexation and review the petition and annexation procedures.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property, ownership, elector, tax valuation, acreage, and zoning information requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the petition signers.
- 4
Sign on Video
The signing owners of record and resident electors swear to the petition before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the petition and required supporting materials to the Village Manager following the procedures for your chosen method.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elk Grove Village. 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 submit the annexation petition?
- The procedures say to submit a written annexation request to the Village Manager. The petition and supporting documents depend on whether you pursue the formal or informal method; the Village reviews the inquiry for completeness.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The petition states that its signing owners of record and electors residing on the property swear that its contents are true, and it includes a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me jurat.
- Can I use an online notary for this petition?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Ask the Village whether it accepts your notarized petition; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the form describe?
- The procedures list materials that may include a title opinion, plats, maps, site and landscaping plans, proposed pre-annexation agreement provisions, and applicable fees. Requirements differ by formal or informal method.