Do I need a notary for the Contiguous Voluntary Annexation Petition?

No. The petition is signed without a notary, but all property owners must provide original wet-ink signatures. The document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the annexation petition?

Email a PDF copy of all application materials to admin@southernpines.net. Submit hard copies in person or by mail to the Town Clerk at the Administration Department address on the form.

What materials must accompany the petition?

Submit a metes and bounds legal description, an accurate map or survey of the property, and an electronic PDF copy of all application materials.

Who must sign the petition?

The petition requires original wet-ink signatures from the owners of all real property located within the area being considered for annexation.

Southern Pines, NC · Moore County

No notary required

Contiguous Voluntary Annexation Petition

Property owners use this petition to ask the Town of Southern Pines to annex contiguous property and submit the required property description and map.

What this form is

This petition asks the Town Council to annex property contiguous to Southern Pines. The submission packet must include the completed petition with original wet-ink signatures from all owners, a metes and bounds legal description, an accurate map or survey, and an electronic PDF copy of all materials. The document describes the Town’s review and approval process and requests property identification and owner contact information.

Who needs it

All owners of real property in the contiguous area being considered for voluntary annexation must sign and submit the petition.

How to submit it

Email an electronic PDF copy of all application materials to [email protected]. Submit hard copies in person or by mail to the Town Clerk, Town of Southern Pines Administration Dept., 125 SE Broad St., Southern Pines, NC 28387.

About notarization

This petition is signed without a notary; the document requires original wet-ink signatures from all property owners and does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Petition
Download the Contiguous Voluntary Annexation Petition and review its submittal requirements.
2
Complete The Petition
Enter the property PIN and PARID, owner names and addresses, and obtain original wet-ink signatures from all property owners.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include the metes and bounds legal description, an accurate property map or survey, and an electronic PDF copy of all materials.
4
Submit To The Town
Email the PDF materials to [email protected] and submit hard copies in person or by mail to the Town Clerk.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Contiguous Voluntary Annexation Petition?: No. The petition is signed without a notary, but all property owners must provide original wet-ink signatures. The document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the annexation petition?: Email a PDF copy of all application materials to [email protected]. Submit hard copies in person or by mail to the Town Clerk at the Administration Department address on the form.
What materials must accompany the petition?: Submit a metes and bounds legal description, an accurate map or survey of the property, and an electronic PDF copy of all application materials.
Who must sign the petition?: The petition requires original wet-ink signatures from the owners of all real property located within the area being considered for annexation.

Need something notarized?

This Contiguous Voluntary Annexation Petition doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Southern Pines form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.