Pittsboro, NC · Chatham County
Voluntary Annexation Petition
This petition lets property owners request that land be annexed into the Town of Pittsboro and is filed with the Town along with a legal description, annexation plat, and other required materials.
- 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
Pittsboro uses this petition when property owners ask the Town to annex an area that is contiguous or noncontiguous to town limits. The form collects owner and property details, the annexation request, and a statement about vested rights; the application also requires a metes-and-bounds legal description and an annexation plat. All owners must sign, and the form says wet signatures must be notarized before the petition will be accepted. The Town reviews the submission before Board of Commissioners consideration.
Who needs it
Owners of property proposed for voluntary annexation into Pittsboro must submit the petition, with signatures from all owners and the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat for individual owners and separate jurats for entity signers; each signer completes the applicable block before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Town of Pittsboro voluntary annexation petition and review its submission requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter owner, property, surveyor, and annexation details, and prepare the required legal description and annexation plat.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary appointment and confirm with the Town whether an online notarization is acceptable for your submission.
- 4
Sign During the Video Appointment
Sign the applicable individual or entity section before the notary and complete its sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the petition and supporting documents through OpenGov as directed by the Town of Pittsboro.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pittsboro. 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?
- Complete the applicable signer section, then book a commissioned online notary and sign during the video appointment. The form says wet signatures must be notarized; check with the Town before using an electronically notarized signature.
- Do I need every property owner's signature?
- Yes. The form says all owners of real property in the requested annexation area must sign. It also says a spouse's signature should be included when property is jointly owned through marriage.
- Can I submit a digital signature instead of a notarized wet signature?
- The form accepts digital signatures through DocuSign or Adobe E-Signature and says wet signatures must be notarized. It does not explain whether a notarized online signature satisfies that requirement; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Is North Carolina remote online notarization available?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law, but its program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different from remote online notarization and requires both signer and notary to be inside North Carolina.
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Voluntary Annexation Petition in other North Carolina cities
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