Lake Villa, IL · Lake County
Petition for Annexation
This petition asks the Village of Lake Villa to annex described real estate and is filed by qualifying electors residing in the area and all owners of record.
- 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 asks the Village Board and Clerk to annex the real estate described in an attached Exhibit A, and states that the territory is contiguous to the village and outside any municipality. It includes signatures from at least 51% of resident electors and all owners of record, plus a plat. The village requires an unconditional petition to be on file before adopting an annexation ordinance; the petition cannot depend on zoning, subdivision, or another condition.
Who needs it
Electors residing in the area and all owners of record must sign when petitioning the Village of Lake Villa to annex the described property.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate sworn acknowledgment blocks for resident electors and owners of record; each signer must subscribe and swear to the petition before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Village of Lake Villa Petition for Annexation.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Fill in the required information, attach Exhibit A and a plat, and gather signatures from the required electors and owners.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for each signer who needs notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer takes the oath and signs before the notary during the online video session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed, unconditional petition and attachments to the Village before adoption of the annexation ordinance.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Villa. 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 get the petition notarized online?
- Complete the petition, then book with a commissioned online notary. Each required signer must appear, take the oath, and sign during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize both signature sections?
- The form has separate sworn acknowledgment blocks for resident electors and owners of record. Each person signing the petition must use the applicable block and swear to the statements.
- Can this petition be notarized remotely?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes notarial acts by officers authorized where performed under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30). Confirm the Village’s acceptance if unsure.
- What must accompany the petition?
- The form calls for Exhibit A describing the real estate and an attached plat. It also states that at least 51% of resident electors and all owners of record must sign.
Petition for Annexation in other Illinois cities
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