Joplin, MO · Jasper County
Single-Parcel Petition for Voluntary Annexation
This petition requests voluntary annexation of a property into Joplin and is filed with the City Attorney by all owners of fee interests of record in the property.
- 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 packet to request voluntary annexation of a single property into Joplin and provide information about its owner, use, residences, businesses, water, and sewer. The city says all owners of fee interests of record must sign the petition, and all signatures must be notarized. Submit the petition with a legal description of the property boundary to the Office of the City Attorney for verification; the packet also requires its annexation information form.
Who needs it
All owners of fee interests of record in a property seeking voluntary annexation into Joplin must sign the petition and provide the requested property information.
Why it needs a notary
The petition carries an acknowledgment before a notary public; each owner signing the petition must appear before the notary and acknowledge the signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the single-parcel voluntary annexation packet from the City of Joplin.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the owner, property, residential, commercial, water, and sewer information, and prepare the required legal description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for each owner who must sign the petition.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signs and acknowledges the petition before the notary during the online video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized petition and legal description to 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 a single-parcel annexation petition?
- The packet directs you to submit the signed petition and a legal description of the property boundary to the Office of the City Attorney for verification.
- Do I need every property owner's signature notarized?
- Yes. The city checklist says all owners of fee interests of record must sign the petition and that all signatures must be notarized.
- Can I sign the petition with a commissioned online notary?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. RSMo §442.150(2) recognizes an acknowledgment of a real-estate instrument taken by an out-of-state notary public.
- What information does the annexation packet request?
- It asks for property and owner details, residential and commercial use information, water and sewer providers, and a legal description of the property boundary.
- Where do I confirm filing details?
- The packet lists the Office of the City Attorney for petition verification and provides the Planning Division contact for questions. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.