Blue Springs, MO · Jackson County
Petition of Voluntary De-Annexation
This petition asks Blue Springs City Council to remove property from the city limits and is filed by owners of record seeking voluntary de-annexation.
- 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 Blue Springs City Council to detach described real estate from the city limits. The application requires supporting materials, including a written explanation, survey drawing, legal description, ownership proof, and information about nearby property owners. Blue Springs also requires notarized consent affidavits from owners who are not listed as applicants. Print and submit the completed petition; the form says not to email it to staff.
Who needs it
Owners of record seeking to remove property from Blue Springs must file the petition and provide the supporting materials listed in Exhibit A.
Why it needs a notary
The form provides individual and corporate acknowledgment blocks; each property owner signing the petition, or authorized corporate signer, signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the voluntary de-annexation petition and review the form and Exhibit A checklist.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the petition and gather the required property details and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the applicable acknowledgment block and any required consent affidavits.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary and sign the documents during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Print and submit the completed petition and supporting materials to the Director of Community Development; do not email the petition to staff.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Blue Springs. 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 the de-annexation petition?
- Print and submit the completed petition to the Director of Community Development at the address on the form. The form says not to email it to staff.
- Do I need a notary for this petition?
- Yes. The petition includes individual and corporate acknowledgment blocks, and Exhibit A calls for notarized consent affidavits from certain owners who are not applicants.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Confirm that the city will accept your remotely notarized document before proceeding.
- What supporting documents does the application require?
- Exhibit A lists a written explanation, survey drawings, acreage, legal description, parcel information, nearby-owner details, a notification-area drawing, proof of ownership, and certain notarized consent affidavits.
- Can I use this petition for any property?
- The petition is for property described as being within Blue Springs city limits and in Jackson County. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.