Moores Hill, IN · Dearborn County
Voluntary Annexation Petition
This petition asks the Town of Moores Hill to annex a property into the town and is filed by each property owner seeking to include their land.
- 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 lets a property owner request and consent to annexation of real estate outside Moores Hill, identified by a legal description, survey or drawing, and deed attached as exhibits. The town’s guide says each owner whose property is included must complete a petition, which starts the process when filed. The application packet is routed for review, and the Town Council considers the request through a public hearing and ordinance process.
Who needs it
Each owner seeking to include property in a voluntary annexation into Moores Hill must complete and file a petition with the required property exhibits.
Why it needs a notary
The petition carries an acknowledgment: the petitioner personally appears before the notary and acknowledges signing the instrument as a voluntary act and deed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the voluntary annexation petition from the Town of Moores Hill.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Fill in the petitioner and property details, and prepare the required legal description, survey or drawing, and deed exhibit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notary to acknowledge your signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge signing the petition as your voluntary act and deed.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the completed petition and supporting materials with the Town of Moores Hill.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Moores Hill. 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 a voluntary annexation petition?
- Complete the petition, attach the legal description and a survey or other drawing, plus the ownership deed, then file the packet with the Town of Moores Hill.
- Do I need to attach property documents?
- Yes. The checklist calls for a legal description and a survey or other drawing of the land. The petition also identifies the deed of ownership as Exhibit B.
- Can I sign the petition with an online notary?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17. Confirm the town’s submission requirements before signing.
- Is there a filing fee for the annexation request?
- The guide states there is no filing fee associated with an annexation request. For questions about your packet or the process, confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Voluntary Annexation Petition in other Indiana cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.