Lockport, IL · Will County
Petition to Annex No Electors
This petition asks the City of Lockport to annex territory with no resident electors and is filed by the territory’s record owners with the city.
- 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 Lockport’s corporate authorities to annex territory described in Exhibit A. The owners state that they own the territory, that no electors live there, that it is outside any municipality, and that it is or will be contiguous to the city. It also asks that annexation depend on an annexation agreement between the owners and the city. The form includes a common address, PIN, legal description, and contact information.
Who needs it
Record owners seeking to annex territory to Lockport must complete the petition and provide the property’s legal description and contact details.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a notarial acknowledgment; each signing owner should appear before a notary and acknowledge signing the petition as a voluntary act.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the City of Lockport’s Petition to Annex No Electors form.
- 2
Complete The Petition
Enter the requested owner and property information and attach Exhibit A with the legal description.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for each owner who needs to sign.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary online and acknowledge signing the petition.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed petition and exhibit to the city using its current submission process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lockport. 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 no-electors annexation petition?
- Complete the petition, attach Exhibit A with the territory’s legal description, provide the requested property and contact details, then sign before a notary.
- Do I need to notarize this petition?
- Yes. The form states that the owners certify the petition’s statements under oath and includes a notarial acknowledgment for the signer.
- Can I sign this petition with an online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes acts by an officer authorized where performed (765 ILCS 30). A commissioned online notary can explain the signing process.
- What should I include with the petition?
- The form calls for Exhibit A describing the territory, plus a common address, PIN, and contact person’s name, address, and phone number.
- How do I confirm where to file the petition?
- The petition is addressed to Lockport’s mayor and city council. Contact the city about its submission process; confirm with the city or village if unsure.