Galena, IL · Jo Daviess County
Petition for Annexation
This petition asks Galena’s Mayor and City Council to annex a property, and property owners seeking annexation file it with the city along with the listed supporting materials.
- 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 petitioners own the property, that it is contiguous with Galena and outside another municipality, and that no electors reside on it. It asks the Mayor and City Council to annex the tract and take other appropriate action under an annexation agreement. Galena’s process calls for a meeting with the City Administrator and a petition with a legal description, survey plat, and nearby-owner list; the process takes at least three months.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to annex a tract into Galena use this petition and provide the supporting property information listed in the city’s annexation process.
Why it needs a notary
The form has applicant signature lines and a notary signature, date, and commission-expiration block, but no explicit jurat or acknowledgment wording; applicants sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Petition
Get Galena’s Petition for Annexation and review the city’s process instructions.
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Fill In the Petition
Complete the applicant details and gather the legal description, plat of survey, and nearby-property-owner list.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and check that the city accepts remote notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant line during the notary’s online session and complete the notary portion.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the petition and supporting materials with the City of Galena and follow its process instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Galena. 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 city’s process says to file the petition with a legal description, plat of survey, and list of property owners within 250 feet of the property. Contact the city about filing details.
- Do I need to meet with the City Administrator?
- Galena’s process lists a meeting with the City Administrator to discuss what will or needs to go into the annexation agreement.
- Can I sign the petition with a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Confirm acceptance with the city before signing.
- How long does Galena’s annexation process take?
- The city’s form says the process takes at least three months. It also lists a public hearing and, when applicable, a zoning review before the annexation hearing. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Petition for Annexation in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.