Pontoon Beach, IL · Madison County
Petition for Annexation of Tract of Land
This petition asks the Village of Pontoon Beach to annex a tract of land and is filed by the tract’s 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 of Pontoon Beach to annex a tract of land that is in Madison County, outside any municipality, and contiguous to the village. Owners of record provide the tract’s legal description and other identifying details, state that the petition has the required elector signatures if applicable, and request zoning and other appropriate action. The petition requires an oath and notarization before submission to the village.
Who needs it
Owners of record seeking annexation of a tract contiguous to Pontoon Beach use this petition to ask the village to annex and zone the land.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; petitioner(s) sign and swear to the petition before the notary, who signs and stamps it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the Petition for Annexation of Tract of Land from the Village of Pontoon Beach.
- 2
Complete The Petition
Provide the petitioner details, tract legal description, parcel number, requested zoning, and other information shown on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the petition during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the completed, notarized petition to the Village of Pontoon Beach.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pontoon Beach. 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, sign and swear to it before a notary, then submit it to the Village of Pontoon Beach. The form lists the Village Hall address.
- Do I need to sign this petition before a notary?
- Yes. The petition says it is sworn to and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the notary’s signature, stamp, and commission expiration.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- 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. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Who can file the petition?
- The form identifies the petitioners as all owners of record of the tract and asks them to provide the legal description, parcel number, address, and contact details.
Petition for Annexation of Tract of Land in other Illinois cities
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