Eureka, MO · St. Louis County
Code Amendment Petition
The City of Eureka Code Amendment Petition lets a petitioner request a change to the municipal code for consideration by the Board of Aldermen and provide the required sworn certification.
- 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 three-page petition to identify the code section and requested amendment for the Board of Aldermen to consider. The petitioner certifies that the information is true and a statement of fact, and must sign before a notary. The form notes that review expenses may be charged to the applicant and explains that a public hearing may be scheduled; the petitioner or representative must attend relevant Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Aldermen meetings.
Who needs it
A person or group petitioning the City of Eureka to amend its municipal code should complete and submit this form to the Board of Aldermen.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the petitioner or petitioners sign before the notary, who completes the date and commission-expiration information.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the Code Amendment Petition from the City of Eureka.
- 2
Fill In The Request
Identify the code section and requested amendment; include an attachment if needed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization and confirm the city accepts the completed form.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the petition before the online notary, who completes the subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed petition to the City of Eureka for consideration by the Board of Aldermen.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Eureka. 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 code amendment petition in Eureka?
- Complete the petition with the code section and requested amendment, sign it before a notary, then submit it to the City of Eureka for the Board of Aldermen to consider.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has a subscribed-and-sworn notary certification. Sign before the notary and have the notary complete the jurat.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this petition?
- Missouri authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Ask the City of Eureka whether it will accept your remotely notarized petition.
- Are there fees for filing this petition?
- The form states there is no application fee. It also says applicants may have to pay review expenses, such as legal, engineering, planning, hearing, survey, or study costs.
- What happens after I submit the petition?
- If a public hearing is required, the city will set a date and notify you by mail. The petitioner or a representative must attend meetings where the petition is considered.