Three Forks, MT · Gallatin County
Petition for Annexation
Request annexation of contiguous property within the Three Forks service area using this petition. It includes supporting-document requirements, owner commitments, signature lines, and a notarial acknowledgment certificate.
- 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
This City of Three Forks petition requests annexation of contiguous property within the service area. It collects owner and property details and describes required engineering, utility, survey, traffic, and other supporting materials. The packet also contains owner commitments concerning costs, easements, and assessments that applicants should review carefully. The final page provides owner signatures and a notarial acknowledgment. Confirm the correct application, current requirements, and accepted notarization format with the city before signing.
Who needs it
Owners applying to have contiguous property within the service area annexed into Three Forks who must provide the petition and its required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The final page places owner signature lines above a notarial acknowledgment. Signing owners acknowledge execution before a notary, who completes the certificate for those signers.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download and review
Download the official PDF and read the instructions. Confirm that this form applies to your situation.
- 2
Confirm requirements
Check current submission requirements with the receiving office, including whether it accepts an electronically notarized document.
- 3
Complete your information
Fill in the applicable information and gather supporting documents. Leave notarial certificates for the notary.
- 4
Arrange notarization if needed
If your situation requires notarization, book a session with a commissioned online notary and follow the identity-verification instructions.
- 5
Sign and submit
Complete the notarial act during the session, then submit the finished document and required supporting materials to the receiving office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Three Forks. 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 complete this form?
- Download the original PDF, follow its instructions, and complete the information that applies to you. Leave any signature requiring notarization unsigned until the session.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The petition includes a notarial acknowledgment for the signing owners. Ask the city to confirm the appropriate signing and electronic submission arrangements.
- Can I use an online notary?
- Confirm with the receiving office that it accepts an electronically notarized version for your situation before booking a session with a commissioned online notary.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- Submit the petition and all required supporting materials to the City of Three Forks following its annexation application and fee instructions.
Other forms in Three Forks
Petition for Annexation in other Gallatin County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.