Manchester, IA · Delaware County
Application for Voluntary Annexation of Land
This application asks Manchester’s City Council to annex adjoining property and is completed by the applicant seeking 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 application asks the City of Manchester to annex described property that adjoins the city and includes a request for how the property should be zoned. It is submitted to the City Council with an attached map and states that the application is made under Section 368.7 of the Code of Iowa.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking voluntary annexation of property adjoining Manchester completes this application and submits it to the City Council with an attached map.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs before a notary, who completes the acknowledgment stating the signer personally appeared and acknowledged the instrument as a voluntary act and deed.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the voluntary annexation application from the City of Manchester.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant, property description, zoning request, date, and signature details.
- 3
Attach a Property Map
Include the map showing the property described in the application.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the applicant’s acknowledgment.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign before the commissioned online notary, who completes the acknowledgment.
- 6
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application and attached map to the Manchester City Council.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Manchester. 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 the voluntary annexation application?
- Complete the application, attach a map showing the property, have the applicant’s signature notarized, and submit it to the Manchester City Council.
- Do I need to attach a map?
- Yes. The application says the property is shown on an attached map, so include a map with the application.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- Iowa authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Iowa Code §9B.14A. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s acknowledgment; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does the notary certify?
- The notary’s acknowledgment states that the applicant personally appeared and acknowledged executing the application as a voluntary act and deed.
Other forms in Manchester
Application for Voluntary Annexation of Land in other Iowa cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.