West Chicago, IL · DuPage County
Petition for Annexation
This packet outlines annexation requirements and includes a sworn petition for property owners seeking to bring unincorporated property into West Chicago.
- 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 packet explains the materials and steps for an annexation request, including a petition signed by the property owner or owners and a plat prepared by a registered land surveyor. The petition states facts about the property and asks the City Council to annex it; an annexation agreement may also be included. Applicants submit the required items together to the Community Development Department, which reviews the documents before the petition goes to the City Council.
Who needs it
Property owner or owners seeking annexation of unincorporated DuPage County property contiguous to West Chicago should submit this petition and the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The petition carries a “Subscribed and Sworn to before me” jurat; each property owner signing as a petitioner must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the annexation requirements and petition packet from the City of West Chicago.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Fill in petitioner and property information, add the legal description as Exhibit A, and gather the required plat and any applicable agreement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for each petitioner who must sign the sworn petition.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary, sign the petition during the video session, and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit all required items together to the Community Development Department for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Chicago. 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
- Who signs the Petition for Annexation?
- The form says the petition shall be signed by the property owner or owners. The petition also states that the petitioner or petitioners are the sole owners of record.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The petition includes a “Subscribed and Sworn to before me” jurat, so each signing petitioner should sign before a notary.
- How do I prepare the annexation application?
- Complete the petition and gather the required plat and any applicable annexation agreement. The city says all required items must be submitted together and staff review starts after the submission is complete.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this petition?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Other forms in West Chicago
Petition for Annexation in other DuPage County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.