Wadsworth, IL · Lake County
Petition for Annexation
This petition asks the Village of Wadsworth to annex described property and is filed by property owners and, when residents live there, the required share of resident electors.
- 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 of Wadsworth to bring the property described in attached Exhibit A within the village’s corporate limits. It certifies that the property is contiguous, is not already within another municipality, and meets the form’s requirements for owner and elector signatures. The petition must be unconditional and on file with the Village before it adopts an annexation ordinance.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking annexation, and resident electors when applicable, use this petition to request annexation of the described property by the Village of Wadsworth.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes separate sworn jurat blocks for resident electors and owners; each signer whose signature appears in the applicable section signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Village of Wadsworth Petition for Annexation and review its instructions and signature sections.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Enter the requested information, identify the owners and electors as applicable, and attach the plat as Exhibit A.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for each applicable signer who must swear to the petition.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer completes the applicable sworn statement and signs before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
File the completed petition and attached Exhibit A with the Village before it adopts an annexation ordinance.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wadsworth. 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?
- All owners of record must sign. If electors reside on the property, the form says at least 51% of resident electors must sign, and all resident electors are to join in the petition.
- Do I need to attach a plat?
- Yes. The petition states that a plat of the real estate sought to be annexed must be attached as Exhibit A.
- How do I complete the notarized signatures?
- Complete the applicable resident-elector or owner section, then sign before a commissioned online notary during a video session. Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its notaries, and recognizes acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs.
- Can I make annexation conditional on zoning or subdivision approval?
- The form says the petition must be unconditional and may not be contingent on zoning, subdivision, or any other condition. 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.