Greensboro, NC · Guilford County
Annexation Petition
Property owners use this petition to ask the Greensboro City Council to annex their contiguous or non-contiguous property.
What this form is
This petition asks the Greensboro City Council to annex property that owners identify as contiguous or non-contiguous to the city. The property owners describe the boundaries by metes and bounds, declare whether they claim zoning vested rights, and sign the petition. They may attach the boundary description and must attach proof if claiming vested rights.
Who needs it
All owners of property seeking annexation to Greensboro use this petition to describe the property and request action from the City Council.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This petition is signed and dated without a notary; attach a metes-and-bounds description if needed and proof if declaring vested rights.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Annexation Petition PDF.
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Complete The Petition
Identify whether the property is contiguous or non-contiguous, provide its boundary description, and indicate whether you declare vested rights.
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Gather Attachments
Attach a metes-and-bounds description if needed, and attach proof if you declare zoning vested rights.
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Sign And Date
Have all property owners sign and date the petition; both husband and wife must sign, if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the petition to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Annexation Petition?
- No. The petition provides spaces for owners to sign and date it, but no notary block. If claiming zoning vested rights, attach proof.
- Who signs the Annexation Petition?
- The form is for all owners of the property described in the petition. It also notes that both husband and wife must sign, if applicable.
- What attachments may be needed?
- You may write “See Attached” and attach the metes-and-bounds description. If you claim zoning vested rights, the petition says to indicate that and attach proof.
- How do I submit the Annexation Petition?
- The petition does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Annexation Petition doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Greensboro form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.