Joplin, MO · Jasper County
Married Voluntary Annexation Petition
This packet combines a married couple’s petition for voluntary annexation with property and occupancy information for owners requesting that land be annexed into the City of Joplin.
- 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
The packet includes a petition, an acknowledgment for the married owners, and forms requesting residential, commercial, and utility information about the property. Joplin’s instructions say all owners of record must sign the petition and have their signatures notarized. Submit the petition with a legal description to the Office of the City Attorney for verification; the city then refers it for public hearing and review.
Who needs it
Married owners of record seeking voluntary annexation of property into Joplin should complete this packet and submit it with a legal description.
Why it needs a notary
The petition carries an acknowledgment block, where both spouses appear before a notary and acknowledge signing the instrument as their free act and deed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download Joplin’s married voluntary annexation packet and review the instructions and included forms.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the petition and requested property information, and attach the legal description of the property.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for both spouses’ signatures on the petition acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Both spouses appear before the commissioned online notary and acknowledge signing the petition.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the petition and legal description with the Office of the City Attorney for verification.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Joplin. 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 married annexation petition?
- Complete the packet, attach the property’s legal description, and file the petition with the Office of the City Attorney for verification. Joplin’s instructions describe the following public hearing and review.
- Do I need both spouses to sign before a notary?
- Yes. The instructions state that all owners of fee interests of record must sign and that all signatures must be notarized. The acknowledgment block names the married couple.
- Can I sign this petition with a commissioned online notary?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Confirm that the city will accept the notarized document in your circumstances; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What property information does the packet request?
- The packet asks for owner and property details, residential and commercial information, water and sewer providers, and information about businesses and living units.