De Soto, KS · Johnson County
Annexation Request and Proof of Ownership Affidavit
This form lets property owners or contract purchasers request annexation into De Soto and provide sworn proof of ownership or purchase-contract status.
- 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 form petitions De Soto’s governing body to annex adjoining property and asks for its legal description, parcel number, address, current land use, business operations, and potential rezoning issues. The attached proof-of-ownership affidavit identifies whether the applicant is the legal owner, an authorized representative, or a contract purchaser. Each owner of record must file an affidavit, and an agent filing the application must complete an agent’s affidavit.
Who needs it
Property owners, authorized representatives, or contract purchasers seeking to petition De Soto to annex adjoining property must complete the request and applicable ownership affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the annexation request and proof-of-ownership affidavit from De Soto’s document page.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property description and details, then complete the affidavit section that matches the applicant’s role.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the owner or contract purchaser signing the affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed request and required affidavits to the City of De Soto.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from De Soto. 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 the ownership affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the applicable affidavit, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, and submit the completed annexation request and affidavit to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the annexation request itself?
- The form’s notary block is on the proof-of-ownership affidavit. The affidavit must be signed and sworn before a notary; the petition also has a separate signature line.
- Who must file a proof-of-ownership affidavit?
- The form says each owner of record must file an affidavit. It provides different statements for a legal owner or owner’s representative and for a contract purchaser; an agent filing must complete an agent’s affidavit.
- Can this affidavit be notarized remotely?
- Kansas authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries, and recognizes notarial acts performed by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state. Ask the city about its filing requirements; confirm with the city if unsure.