Hagerstown, MD · Washington County
Pre-Annexation Agreement
This agreement lets property owners request specified City services before annexation and agree to support annexation if their property later becomes contiguous to Hagerstown.
- 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
Property owners use this agreement when requesting City services for property outside Hagerstown’s corporate boundaries that is not yet contiguous to the City. It describes the property, sets out service costs and conditions, and records the owners’ commitment to support annexation if the property becomes contiguous. The form says the City will record a copy among Washington County Land Records at the property owner’s expense.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking specified Hagerstown services for property outside the City’s boundaries who agree to support annexation if the property later becomes contiguous may need this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the property owner and the Mayor of Hagerstown; each signer appears before a notary and acknowledges signing the agreement.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Agreement
Get the Pre-Annexation Agreement from the City of Hagerstown and review its terms.
- 2
Fill In the Agreement
Enter the parties, requested services, and property description. Prepare the required Exhibit A attachment; a street address alone is not sufficient.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for each signer whose acknowledgment is required.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign as directed by the notary, who completes the applicable acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed agreement and attachments to Hagerstown Planning and Code Administration as directed by the City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hagerstown. 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 pre-annexation agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement and its property details, then book with a commissioned online notary. Signers appear by video and acknowledge their signatures before the notary.
- Do I need to attach property records?
- Yes. The form requires Exhibit A with a recorded plat, metes-and-bounds description, or current deed copy. It says a street address alone is not sufficient.
- Does this agreement mean my property is annexed now?
- No. The agreement concerns property that is not currently contiguous to Hagerstown and says the owner will support annexation if the property becomes contiguous.
- Can this agreement be notarized online in Maryland?
- Maryland’s remote-notarization framework is based on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, codified in State Government Article, Title 18, and has been in effect since 2020. Confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure.