Marshfield, MO · Webster County
Voluntary Annexation Petition
This application and petition requests voluntary annexation of property into Marshfield and is filed by property owners seeking to bring their land within the city limits.
- 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 form gives Marshfield the property, ownership, proposed zoning, and project details needed to review a voluntary annexation request. Owners submit the completed petition with a legal description, survey or plat materials, and the $150 application fee; publication and neighboring-property notification costs are also charged to the applicant. The process includes staff review, public notice, a hearing before the Board of Aldermen, and a decision on the request.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking voluntary annexation of their Webster County land into Marshfield must complete and submit this petition with the required property information and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The individual or corporate acknowledgment and verification block is a sworn acknowledgment; each property owner or authorized corporate representative signing the petition appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Annexation Application from the City of Marshfield and review its application and voluntary annexation instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant, owner, site, and project information; provide the legal description and prepare the requested supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the petition’s individual or corporate acknowledgment and verification block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the commissioned online notary and sign the petition as directed during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed petition, supporting materials, and $150 application fee to the City of Marshfield.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Marshfield. 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 completed annexation petition?
- Submit the signed petition, legal description, required survey or plat materials, and $150 application fee to the City. The instructions also describe publication and neighboring-property notification costs.
- Do I need a notary for this annexation petition?
- Yes. The form includes individual and corporate acknowledgment and verification blocks, and the city’s requirements state that the petition must be notarized and signed by all owners of record holding a fee interest.
- 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. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized petition.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- The instructions request a digital legal description in Microsoft Word format. The petition also lists a legal survey drawing, parcel number, site map, and a clear description of existing land uses and structures.
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Voluntary Annexation Petition in other Missouri cities
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