Riverside, IA · Washington County
Voluntary Annexation Application
This application requests voluntary annexation of property into Riverside and is filed by the property owner or an authorized representative with the City.
- 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
Use this application to ask Riverside to annex property into the city. The application package includes a request letter, legal description, map, and deed copies, along with owner and property details. The City asks applicants to confer with staff, submit complete materials, and pay the stated $500 fee. The form also explains that the request involves notices and a public hearing before City Council action.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking voluntary annexation into Riverside, or authorized representatives acting for an owner or owning entity, need to submit this application and its required attachments.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn jurat for each owner’s signature; each signing owner must appear before a notary, take an oath or affirmation, and sign.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get Riverside’s Annexation Instructions and Application and review the process and document checklist.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant, owner, and property information, and prepare the request letter, legal description, map, and deed copies.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for each owner who must sign the sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signing owner appears before the commissioned online notary, takes an oath or affirmation, and signs.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, attachments, and $500 fee to the City of Riverside.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Riverside. 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 apply for voluntary annexation in Riverside?
- Confer with City staff, prepare the application and required documents, and submit the complete package with the $500 fee. The form lists a request letter, legal description, map, and deed copies.
- Do I need to have my signature notarized?
- Yes. The application provides a sworn jurat for each property owner’s signature. Each signing owner must take an oath or affirmation before a notary.
- Can I sign the annexation application with a commissioned online notary?
- Iowa law authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries, and recognizes notarial acts by authorized officers of another state. Confirm the City will accept your completed application; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists a request letter, the property’s legal description matching the deed, an address if assigned, deed copies, and a separate map clearly showing the property.
Voluntary Annexation Application in other Iowa cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.