Pendleton, IN · Madison County
Petition for and Consent to Voluntary Annexation
This petition lets Pendleton property owners request and consent to annexation of their real estate into the Town of Pendleton and submit the request to the Town Council.
- 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 the property owner, parcel number, address, and real estate described in Exhibit A, and states that the property is contiguous to Pendleton. The owner uses it to request and consent to annexation and ask the Town Council to adopt an annexation ordinance. The form says the petition is filed under the Indiana law it cites and includes a notarial acknowledgment.
Who needs it
Owners of real estate in Madison County who want to request and consent to its annexation into the Town of Pendleton need this petition.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment: the petitioner personally appears and acknowledges signing the petition before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Town of Pendleton's Petition for and Consent to Voluntary Annexation.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Complete the petitioner, parcel number, and property address information, and include the legal description and depiction required in Exhibit A.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the petition's acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge signing the petition.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed petition and Exhibit A to the Town of Pendleton for Town Council consideration.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pendleton. 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 Pendleton annexation petition?
- Identify the petitioner and property, provide the parcel number and address, attach the legal description and depiction in Exhibit A, then sign before a notary.
- Do I need to include every property owner?
- The form states the petition must be signed by all owners of the land to be annexed. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I sign this petition with an online notary?
- Indiana permits its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement. A commissioned online notary can witness your acknowledgment by video.
- Where do I submit the completed petition?
- The petition asks the Pendleton Town Council to adopt an ordinance annexing the property. Contact the Town of Pendleton for submission instructions.
Other forms in Pendleton
Petition for and Consent to Voluntary Annexation in other Indiana cities
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