Galesburg, IL · Knox County
Annexation Petition (Electors)
This petition asks Galesburg to annex land outside city limits and is filed by the property owners and at least 51% of 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
Use this petition when land outside Galesburg’s limits is contiguous to the city and registered electors reside on the property. The form includes sworn statements from property owners and electors requesting annexation by city ordinance. The city also requires a separate annexation application, a legal description, a deed copy, and an annexation plat; the petition requires a public hearing. Submit the completed materials to the Community Development Department.
Who needs it
Property owners and at least 51% of electors residing on contiguous land outside Galesburg must sign when seeking annexation.
Why it needs a notary
The petition contains jurat blocks labeled “Subscribed and sworn to”; each owner and elector signing a sworn statement must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Download the Annexation Petition (Electors) and the separate annexation application from the city.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the application and petition, gather the legal description and deed copy, and arrange for an annexation plat.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the owner and elector sworn statements.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signer completes the jurat process and signs before the notary during the online video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the signed petition and supporting materials to Galesburg’s Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Galesburg. 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 annexation petition?
- The form calls for owner statements and elector statements. All owners and at least 51% of electors residing on the property must sign the petition.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- Yes. The city says all petition signatures must be witnessed and certified by a notary. The owner and elector statement blocks use jurats, with signatures made before the notary.
- How do I submit the petition to Galesburg?
- Complete the annexation application and petition, then submit them with a deed copy, legal description, and annexation plat to the Community Development Department. The form says there is no filing or annexation fee.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312), and recognizes notarial acts performed elsewhere by an officer authorized where the act occurs (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.