Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County
Voluntary Annexation Application & Process Guide
Property owners and petitioners use this application to request voluntary annexation of an area into the City of Charlotte and provide supporting property and development information.
What this form is
This application package guides petitioners through requesting voluntary annexation into Charlotte and includes annexation information, property-owner information, a fiscal analysis data sheet, boundary description, map requirements, and a letter to the Mayor. The guide requires a pre-submittal meeting with Planning staff before filing. Applicants submit the completed package and filing fee to the Clerk’s Office for review, and may need to revise documents during the process.
Who needs it
Property owners or other petitioners seeking voluntary annexation of an area into Charlotte should complete and submit this application package.
How to submit it
Email electronic application documents to [email protected] and send the hardcopy map, letter, original-signature petition, and $400 check by certified mail with tracking to the Office of the City Clerk, attention Kimberly Byrd, at 600 E 4th Street, Room 700A, Charlotte, NC 28210.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the guide requires original property-owner signatures on the petition but does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Voluntary Annexation Application & Process Guide.
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Meet With Planning Staff
Contact Emma Knauerhase to schedule the required pre-submittal meeting before applying.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the application materials and prepare the required letter, petition, fiscal analysis information, boundary description, and map.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the $400 check and hardcopies of the map, letter, and petition with original property-owner signatures.
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Submit To The City
Email electronic documents and send the required hardcopies and check by certified mail with tracking to the Clerk’s Office.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Voluntary Annexation Application?
- No. The guide requires original property-owner signatures on the petition, but does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Voluntary Annexation Application?
- Email electronic application documents to [email protected]. Send the required hardcopies and $400 check by certified mail with tracking to the Office of the City Clerk, attention Kimberly Byrd.
- What materials are included in the application package?
- The package includes annexation and property-owner information, a fiscal analysis data sheet, boundary description, map requirements, and a letter to the Mayor.
- Is a pre-submittal meeting required?
- Yes. The guide says petitioners must meet with Planning staff before submitting an application and directs them to contact Emma Knauerhase to schedule.
Need something notarized?
This Voluntary Annexation Application & Process Guide doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Charlotte form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.