Jackson, MO · Cape Girardeau County
Voluntary Annexation With Zoning Application
This application lets property owners petition the City of Jackson to annex their land and identify proposed zoning, with a scaled plat and legal description attached.
- 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 form to request voluntary annexation of land into Jackson’s corporate limits and specify proposed zoning. Submit it when seeking annexation; the application asks for ownership and property details, a legal description, and a scaled plat showing boundaries, nearby features, improvements, and adjoining zoning. The petition states that the request is voluntary and cites Section 71.012 RSMo. City staff completes the final section documenting the city’s review and actions.
Who needs it
All legal owners listed on the deed use this application when they want to petition Jackson to annex their property and identify its proposed zoning.
Why it needs a notary
The petition has acknowledgment blocks, not jurats; each property owner signing the petition must personally acknowledge their signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the voluntary annexation with zoning application from the City of Jackson.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Provide owner and contact information, property location, current use, proposed zoning, and the requested legal description.
- 3
Attach the Required Materials
Include the legal description and a scaled plat with the details listed on the form.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization appointment for each property owner who will sign the petition.
- 5
Sign on Video
Each signer appears before the notary by video and acknowledges their signature on the petition.
- 6
Submit It to the City
Follow Jackson’s instructions to submit the completed application, petition, and attachments.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jackson. 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 the voluntary annexation application?
- Enter the property, owner, contact, current-use, and proposed-zoning details. Attach the legal description and scaled plat, then have each signing owner acknowledge the petition before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The petition includes acknowledgment blocks for the property owners’ signatures. Signers must personally acknowledge their signatures before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Confirm the city will accept your remotely notarized application before submitting it.
- What attachments does the application call for?
- Attach the tract’s legal description and a scaled plat showing boundary dimensions, adjoining streets and easements, improvements, neighboring property lines and owners, and adjoining zoning classifications.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form has a city-use section for recording application and petition submission dates. Contact Jackson for its submission instructions; confirm with the city or town if unsure.