Mount Zion, IL · Macon County
Unoccupied Annexation Application
This application asks the Village of Mount Zion to annex unoccupied property and is completed by the applicant, with the property owners signing the sworn petition.
- 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 application identifies the property by address, parcel identification number, and attached legal description, and provides current and proposed zoning, ownership, and proof of the applicant’s standing. The petition asks the Village of Mount Zion to annex the property and states that it is unoccupied by electors and contiguous to the Village. The applicant submits it when requesting annexation of unoccupied property; the legal description must be attached.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking annexation of unoccupied property into Mount Zion completes the application and provides the required property details and proof of standing.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the property owners sign the petition before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Unoccupied Annexation Application from the Village of Mount Zion.
- 2
Complete And Attach Documents
Fill in the requested property and applicant details, and attach the legal description and proof of standing.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the owners who will sign the petition.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owners sign the petition during the online notary session and complete the sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the completed application and attachments to the Village of Mount Zion as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mount Zion. 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 complete the unoccupied annexation application?
- Enter the property address, PIN, zoning and ownership details, attach the legal description and proof of standing, then arrange for the property owners to sign the petition before a notary.
- Do I need to attach the legal description?
- Yes. The form requests the legal description as an attachment and asks that a Microsoft Word copy be emailed to the applicable Planning Staff.
- Can I sign this form with a remote 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 occurs. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm the Village accepts remote notarization.
- Who signs the petition before the notary?
- The form includes an owners’ signature area followed by a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. The property owners signing the petition should appear before the notary; confirm with the city or village if unsure.