Ashland, MO · Boone County
Annexation Policy and Application
This application helps property owners request voluntary annexation into Ashland and provides the city with property, ownership, service, and planning details for its review.
- 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
Ashland’s Community Development Department uses this application to evaluate a neighboring parcel proposed for voluntary annexation and make a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen. Applicants provide ownership and property details, a legal description, supporting documents, and a verified petition; the form also requests information about utilities, zoning, and buildings. The city says applications must include notarized signatures from everyone named on the recorded deed, and annexation requires final approval by ordinance.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking voluntary annexation into Ashland must complete the application and provide the requested property records, supporting materials, and signatures.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a verification jurat; each petitioner signing the petition must swear or affirm its statements before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get Ashland’s Annexation Policy and Application from the city website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property and owner details, petition, questionnaire, and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for each petitioner who must sign the verification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm the petition during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required attachments to Ashland’s Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ashland. 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 annexation petition notarized online?
- Complete the petition, then book with a commissioned online notary. Each petitioner must sign and swear or affirm the verification during the video session.
- Do I need to include every property owner's signature?
- Yes. Ashland’s application checklist requires signatures from all persons named on the recorded deed, and all signatures on the form must be notarized.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under RSMo §§ 486.1100–486.1205. A commissioned online notary can notarize the verification if the city accepts the completed form; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the application require?
- The checklist requests the current recorded deed, a survey or parcel map, a complete legal description, proof property taxes are paid, and any required authority documents for trust or company signers.