Festus, MO · Jefferson County
Petition for Voluntary Annexation
This petition asks the City of Festus to annex specified land, and all owners of record holding fee interests must sign and provide notarized signatures.
- 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 petition asks Festus to annex identified tracts and has the owners attest that they hold all fee interests of record, the land is adjacent and contiguous to the city, and it is in unincorporated Jefferson County. The form calls for the street address, parcel ID, and legal description, plus a separate sworn verification for each petitioner. Festus requires notarized signatures from all owners of record whose interests are included in the petition.
Who needs it
Owners of all fee interests of record in land they are asking the City of Festus to annex must complete and sign the petition.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn verification with a jurat; each petitioner signs before the notary and swears the petition's statements are true to their best knowledge.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Voluntary Annexation from the City of Festus.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Enter the street address, parcel ID, legal description, petitioner names, and other requested information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for each petitioner's sworn verification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the verification during the video appointment; the form calls for notarized signatures from all owners of record.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed petition and notarized verifications to the City of Festus.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Festus. 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 annexation petition notarized online?
- Complete the petition and arrange a separate sworn verification for each petitioner. Book with a commissioned online notary, then sign and swear to the verification during the video appointment.
- Do I need every property owner's signature notarized?
- The petition states that notarized signatures of all owners of all fee interests of record must be attached. Each petitioner also has a separate sworn verification.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Ask the City of Festus whether it accepts this petition notarized online; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What information does the petition ask for?
- It asks for the street address or addresses, Jefferson County parcel ID or IDs, legal description, petitioner signatures, and a sworn verification completed separately by each petitioner.
Petition for Voluntary Annexation in other Missouri cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.