Lebanon, MO · Laclede County
Petition of Voluntary Annexation
This petition asks the City of Lebanon to annex property into its corporate limits and is filed by the property owner or owners with the City Council.
- 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 the City Council to include their land within Lebanon’s corporate limits. The form requests property details, proof of ownership, a legal survey, information about utilities and existing land uses, and a list of contiguous holdings. The city requires the petition to request voluntary annexation; it also notes that the city will notify nearby property owners and publish notice of the required public hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking voluntary annexation of land contiguous to Lebanon’s existing corporate limits submit this petition to the City Council.
Why it needs a notary
The form provides individual and corporate acknowledgment and verification blocks with an oath; the property owner or authorized corporate representative signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Petition
Get the Petition of Voluntary Annexation from the City of Lebanon.
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Complete the Form
Enter owner and property details, answer the utilities questions, and gather the requested survey, legal description, and proof of ownership.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable individual or corporate verification block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the petition during the online notarization session.
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Submit to the City
Return the completed petition and attachments to the Lebanon City Clerk using the contact information on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lebanon. 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 file this voluntary annexation petition?
- Complete the petition and attachments, sign the applicable verification before a notary, and return it to the Lebanon City Clerk at the address shown on the form.
- Do I need to sign this petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes individual and corporate acknowledgment and verification blocks, which require the petitioner’s statement to be sworn and notarized.
- Can I use an online notary for this petition?
- Missouri authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Book with a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What documents and property details does the petition request?
- The form asks for proof of ownership, a legal survey drawing, a legal description, parcel information, acreage, utilities and land-use details, and a list of contiguous holdings.
Petition of Voluntary Annexation in other Missouri cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.