New Milford, IL · Winnebago County
Petition for Annexation
This petition asks the Village of New Milford to annex described land and is filed by the property’s record owners or qualifying electors who seek annexation.
- 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 identifies land by an attached Exhibit A, states that it is outside any municipality, and gives the number of electors residing there. Petitioners ask the Village to annex the land when it becomes contiguous to the Village, subject to an approved Annexation Agreement, and request zoning for the property. The Village form calls for the petition to be sworn and signed before a notary.
Who needs it
Record owners or electors seeking annexation of land outside any municipality may use this petition to ask the Village to take up the request.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; each petitioner signing the petition must swear to its statements before the notary in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Petition for Annexation and the attached Exhibit A from the Village.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Fill in the requested petitioner, elector, property, zoning, and date information, and include Exhibit A.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the petition during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Follow the Village’s instructions to submit the notarized petition and Exhibit A.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Milford. 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 get this petition notarized online?
- Complete the petition and arrange an online appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the petition during the video session, then follow the Village’s instructions for filing it with Exhibit A.
- Do I need to attach Exhibit A?
- Yes. The petition identifies the land by reference to an attached Exhibit A, which contains the legal description. Check that the exhibit is included with the completed petition.
- Who signs the petition before the notary?
- The petitioner or petitioners sign under the form’s Electors and Petitioners labels and swear to the petition’s statements before the notary. The form also asks for the number of electors residing on the property.
- Can I use remote notarization for this form?
- Illinois permits its commissioned notaries to notarize electronically and remotely, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Other forms in New Milford
Petition for Annexation in other Illinois cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.