Wheaton, IL · DuPage County
Petition for Annexation
This petition asks the Wheaton City Council to annex property and is filed by the record owner or owners with the Director of Planning and Economic Development.
- 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 states that the applicants own the property, identifies whether electors reside there, describes the land, and asks the City Council to annex it by ordinance. The city’s checklist says a record owner may initiate the process by filing the petition with the Director of Planning and Economic Development. The submission also calls for a $400 petition fee and supporting ownership evidence, along with plats and other planning documents.
Who needs it
Record owners seeking to have property annexed to Wheaton file this petition with the Director of Planning and Economic Development.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; each owner signing the sworn statement must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Annexation and review the procedures and document submission checklists.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Enter the property description and applicant information, identify whether electors reside on the property, and gather the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the owner signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the petition before a commissioned online notary during the remote session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized petition and required materials to Wheaton’s Director of Planning and Economic Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wheaton. 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 a Wheaton annexation petition?
- File the petition with the Director of Planning and Economic Development and include the $400 petition fee, evidence of ownership or interest, and the listed supporting documents.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The petition states that the undersigned swears the allegations are true and correct, and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for a notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this petition?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization under 5 ILCS 312. Illinois also recognizes notarial acts performed outside the state by an officer authorized where the act occurs under 765 ILCS 30.
- What supporting materials does the checklist list?
- The checklist lists 15 copies of the annexation plat, one Mylar plat, 15 preliminary engineering plans, 15 proposed building elevations, reduced-size copies, and applicable subdivision or zoning applications. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
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