Hobart, IN · Lake County
Petition for Voluntary Annexation
This petition lets a property owner ask to voluntarily annex property into the City of Hobart and provide property details, proposed use, and a notarized signature.
- 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
A property owner uses this petition to ask the City of Hobart to annex their property voluntarily. The form requests contact information, the property address and parcel number, land area, current zoning and use, and proposed zoning and use. The signer also states they will not remonstrate against the petition and agrees to comply with applicable local and state regulations. The form is for filing an annexation petition with the city.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking voluntary annexation into Hobart can use this petition to provide property details and make the statements requested on the form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a Notary Public block with county, state, and commission-expiration fields; the property owner signs the petition before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Petition for Voluntary Annexation from the City of Hobart.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide the requested owner, contact, property, zoning, and use information. Leave the signature for your notary appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the petition during the video appointment so the notary can complete the notarial block.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized petition to the City of Hobart and follow its submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hobart. 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 without signing it, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video appointment and submit the notarized form to the City of Hobart.
- Do I need to sign this petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The petition includes a Notary Public block with county, state, and commission-expiration fields. The property owner should sign before the notary completes that block.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Indiana allows its notaries with a remote notary public endorsement to perform remote notarizations, and recognizes notarial acts by authorized officers of another state. Confirm the city will accept your notarized form.
- Where do I submit the completed petition?
- The form is a petition for voluntary annexation into the City of Hobart. Contact the city about how to submit the completed petition; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Petition for Voluntary Annexation in other Indiana cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.