Oxford, MS · Lafayette County
Petition for Annexation and Restrictive Covenant
This form lets a property owner petition the City of Oxford to annex land in a development plan and agree to a restrictive covenant that runs with the property.
- 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 asks the City of Oxford to annex the land shown on a Plan of Development when the city deems appropriate. Its restrictive covenant also connects the request to sanitary sewer service, gives the city enforcement rights, and requires a statement on future deeds or transfers. The form provides signature and notary certificate blocks for both the petition and the covenant, which is to be recorded with the Lafayette Chancery Clerk’s Office.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking sanitary sewer service for land in a Plan of Development who is petitioning the City of Oxford for annexation should complete this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment certificates with oath language for the petition and covenant; the property owner signs each section before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the annexation petition and restrictive covenant from the City of Oxford.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the owner and development details, leaving the signature and notary sections unsigned.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and check acceptance requirements with the city.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the petition and covenant during the online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to the City of Oxford and follow directions for recording with the Lafayette Chancery Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oxford. 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 and notarize the annexation petition?
- Complete the owner and property details, then sign the petition and covenant before a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed form to the City of Oxford and follow its instructions for recording.
- Do I need to notarize both signatures on this form?
- The form includes a separate notary certificate for the petition and the restrictive covenant. The owner should sign each section before a notary and have the corresponding certificate completed.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Mississippi requires its notaries to meet signers in person under Miss. Code §25-34-15, but recognizes qualifying acts by notaries from other states under §25-34-23. Confirm the City of Oxford’s acceptance requirements before booking.
- Where is the restrictive covenant recorded?
- The form says the covenant is binding when recorded with the Lafayette Chancery Clerk’s Office. Confirm submission and recording requirements with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.