New Lenox, IL · Will County
Annexation Application Packet
This packet requests annexation of property into the Village of New Lenox and is filed by a petitioner seeking annexation, with supporting documents and signatures from property owners as applicable.
- 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 packet lets a petitioner ask the Village of New Lenox to annex property and includes options for petitions involving occupied or unoccupied properties, with or without an annexation agreement. The Village requires a public hearing and lists supporting materials, fees, and related forms, including an owner’s consent affidavit when the petitioner is not the owner of record. Applicants also certify their information and may need to notify property owners within 250 feet.
Who needs it
A property owner or other petitioner requesting annexation into the Village of New Lenox must submit the packet and applicable supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes sworn petitioner statements and verification blocks; each person signing a block marked sworn or subscribed must sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Annexation Application Packet and review the application, checklist, petition options, and related forms.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Enter the petitioner, site, and development information, select the applicable petition, and gather required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online appointment for each applicable statement or verification that requires a notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Wait to sign the applicable sworn sections until the commissioned online notary witnesses your signature during the video appointment.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed packet and applicable supporting items to the Village of New Lenox Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Lenox. 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 notarized statements in this packet?
- Fill out the applicable statement, but wait to sign any section marked sworn or subscribed. A commissioned online notary will witness your signature during a video appointment and complete the notarial certificate.
- Do I need to notarize the entire annexation application packet?
- The packet contains several separate sworn statements and verification blocks, including the petitioner statement and annexation petitions. Check which parts apply to your filing and confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can I sign the packet with an online notary?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm the Village will accept your completed notarized documents.
- What supporting materials does the packet list?
- Depending on the request, the checklist includes an annexation plat, legal description, nearby property-owner list, review fees, and other forms. An annexation agreement and concept plat may apply to some filings.