Springfield, MO · Greene County
Nominating Petition for Historic District
This petition asks Springfield to nominate a proposed historic district and is filed with the City Clerk by property owners or their authorized agents representing at least 30% of its total land area.
- 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
Use this petition to nominate a proposed area as a Springfield Historic District under the Springfield Zoning Code. The petition identifies the district and its total land area, lists owners and the area each owns, and includes Exhibit A describing the area. Owners of record must sign as shown on their deeds; agents should attach proof of authority. The circulator swears that each signature was made in their presence and is genuine.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents representing at least 30% of a proposed district’s land area file the petition with the Springfield City Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat for the circulator, who signs and swears before the notary that each petition signature was made in their presence and is genuine.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Petition
Download the Springfield Nominating Petition for Historic District and review its fields and signing instructions.
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Complete the Petition
Enter the proposed district name and total land area, list owners and areas owned, and attach Exhibit A and any agent authority.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment for the circulator to complete the form’s jurat with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The circulator signs and swears to the statement during the online notarization after the notary explains the signing process.
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Submit to the City
File the completed petition with the office of the Springfield City Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Springfield. 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 circulator’s statement notarized?
- The circulator signs and swears to the statement before the notary. With a commissioned online notary, the circulator can complete the notarization by video if the City Clerk accepts the online-notarized form.
- Do I need to notarize every property owner’s signature?
- The form’s notary block is for the circulator, who swears that each petition signature was made in their presence and is genuine. It does not provide separate notary blocks for each property owner.
- Where do I file the completed petition?
- The form says to file the petition with the office of the Springfield City Clerk. It states that you will be notified of the date, time, and place the Landmarks Board will consider the nomination.
- What must property owners and agents provide?
- All owners of record must sign exactly as shown on the deed. Joint owners are listed once for total area owned, and people signing as agents should attach a copy of their authority. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.