Columbia, MO · Boone County
Petition Requesting Annexation
This petition lets a husband and wife who own land in Boone County ask the City of Columbia to annex it and consider their requested zoning.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Columbia · Columbia, Boone County, Missouri
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- como.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
This petition asks the City Council to annex privately owned land into Columbia’s corporate limits. The petitioners identify the property with an attached legal description, state that it is outside any incorporated municipality and contiguous and compact to Columbia, and request zoning. The husband and wife verify that they reviewed the petition and that its requests and facts are true to the best of their information and belief. The form is for owners seeking voluntary annexation.
Who needs it
A husband and wife who own all recorded fee interests in Boone County land and want to petition the City Council for annexation may need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a verification jurat; both petitioners sign the verification and swear before the notary that its statements are true to their knowledge and belief.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Petition Requesting Annexation form from the City of Columbia.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and petitioner information, requested zoning, date, and attach the legal description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for both petitioners.
- 4
Take the Oath and Sign
Both petitioners appear on video, swear to the verification, and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the City of Columbia’s instructions for submitting the completed petition.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Columbia. 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 notarize this annexation petition online?
- Complete the petition and attach the legal description, then book a commissioned online notary. Both petitioners must appear on video, take the oath, and sign as directed.
- Do I need a notary for this petition?
- Yes. The form includes a verification stating that the petitioners are duly sworn, with a signature line for a notary public and space for the commission expiration.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize the verification?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Ask the City of Columbia whether it will accept a remotely notarized petition; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What should I attach to the petition?
- The form instructs petitioners to attach a legal description of the Boone County real estate. It also asks for the requested zoning and the date of the petition.
Petition Requesting Annexation in other Missouri cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.