Poplar Bluff, MO · Butler County
Voluntary Annexation Petition
This petition lets Poplar Bluff property owners ask the City Council to annex their Butler County real estate and provide information about the property’s utilities and location.
- 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 petition to ask the Poplar Bluff City Council to bring their real estate within the city limits. The form states that the property is in Butler County, is not part of another incorporated municipality, and is contiguous to Poplar Bluff. Owners provide a legal description and property details, acknowledge the city’s utility-services policy, and ask the council to arrange notice and a public hearing before considering an annexation ordinance.
Who needs it
All owners of record seeking voluntary annexation of eligible real estate contiguous to Poplar Bluff should complete and submit the petition to the City Council.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the property owners personally appeared and acknowledged signing; each petitioning owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the voluntary annexation petition from the City of Poplar Bluff.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the legal description, owner information, property details, and requested utility information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the petition’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each petitioning property owner signs during the online notary session and acknowledges the signature.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed petition to the Poplar Bluff City Council as directed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Poplar Bluff. 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 submit this annexation petition?
- Complete the petition and property information, sign before a notary, then submit it to the Poplar Bluff City Council. The form asks the council to arrange notice and a public hearing.
- Do I need every property owner to sign?
- The petition is made by the property owners and includes signature lines for owners. Check with the city about who must sign for your property; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I sign the petition with an online notary?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary; check that the city will accept the notarized form.
- What information should I have ready?
- The form requests the real estate’s legal description, owner details, utility and water information, nearby city streets or property, and the distance from a city street.
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Voluntary Annexation Petition in other Missouri cities
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