Channahon, IL · Will County
Petition for Annexation by Electors
This petition asks the Village of Channahon to annex territory and is filed by the territory’s owner or owners who are electors residing there.
- 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 Channahon to annex described territory and includes statements about ownership, resident electors, contiguity, municipal services, beneficiaries, and property identification. The owner or owners state under oath that they are electors residing in the territory and that the petition’s facts are true. The form calls for a legal description or an attached exhibit and is submitted to the Village’s corporate authorities.
Who needs it
An owner or owners of territory outside municipal limits who are electors residing there can use this petition to request annexation to the Village of Channahon.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn statement and a “Signed and sworn to before me” jurat; each owner signing the statement must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the Petition for Annexation from the Village of Channahon.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the territory and property details, add the legal description or exhibit, and complete the requested statements.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for each owner signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each owner signs and swears to the statement while appearing before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the completed petition and any attachments to the Village of Channahon.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Channahon. 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 annexation petition?
- Describe the territory or attach its legal description, complete the requested ownership and property details, and have each owner sign the sworn statement before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a statement signed and sworn to before a notary, so each owner signing that statement must appear before the notary.
- Can I sign the petition with a remote online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the Village that it accepts the remotely notarized petition if unsure.
- What information does the petition ask for?
- It asks for the territory description, owner and elector statements, beneficiaries with an interest, property identification number, common address if applicable, and signatures.