Galesburg, IL · Knox County
Annexation Petition (No Electors)
This petition asks Galesburg to annex land with no registered voters living on it; the property’s owner or owners submit it with the required application and supporting property documents.
- 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 requesting annexation of property outside Galesburg’s limits where no electors reside. The form states that all owners must sign before a notary, and the petition requires a public hearing. Submit it with the annexation application, property deed or legal description, and a surveyed annexation plat; the City Council considers the request and must approve an annexation ordinance before the property is annexed.
Who needs it
The legal owner or owners of record need this petition to request annexation of property outside Galesburg where no registered voters reside.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat reading “SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me”; each owner signing the petition must swear to its statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the Annexation Petition (No Electors) and annexation application from the City of Galesburg.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the petition and application, and gather the deed or legal description and surveyed annexation plat.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for each owner who must sign the petition.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each owner signs and swears to the petition statements before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the completed petition and application with the requested property documents to the City of Galesburg.
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
- How do I submit this annexation petition?
- Complete the petition and annexation application, then submit them to the City with the property deed or legal description and a surveyed annexation plat. The City says all owners’ petition signatures must be notarized.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me” jurat, and the instructions say all owners must sign the petition with signatures witnessed and certified by a notary.
- Can I sign this petition with an online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes acts by an officer authorized where the act is performed. A commissioned online notary may be an option; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the City request?
- The instructions request a copy of the deed or legal description and an annexation plat—a surveyed map prepared by a licensed land surveyor showing the land’s boundaries and related details.