What does the contiguous annexation petition do?

It lets owners ask the City of Lumberton to annex property that is contiguous to the city, with boundaries identified in an attached legal description and map.

What attachments and checks are required?

The instructions call for an annexation plat, a matching legal description from a land surveyor, a $200 application fee, and a $21 check payable to the Robeson County Register of Deeds. Fees are subject to change.

Do I need a notary for the contiguous annexation petition?

No. The petition is signed and dated without a notary. Its instructions call for an annexation plat and matching legal description, but do not mention a sworn or notarized attachment.

How do I submit the contiguous annexation petition?

Send it to Planning & Neighborhood Services, P.O. Box 1388, 500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC 28359, with the required attachments and checks. Submit it at least two weeks before the intended City Council Policy Committee meeting.

Lumberton, NC · Robeson County

No notary required

Petition for Annexation of Contiguous Property

Property owners use this petition to ask the City of Lumberton to annex contiguous land into the city.

What this form is

This petition requests annexation of property contiguous to the City of Lumberton and identifies the property by its attached legal description, map, and tax parcel number. The city’s instructions say to submit it with an annexation plat, matching legal description prepared by a land surveyor, and required checks at least two weeks before the intended City Council Policy Committee meeting. The petition requests owner contact details, signatures, and deed book and page information.

Who needs it

Owners of property contiguous to the City of Lumberton who want the city to consider annexing their land need this petition.

How to submit it

Submit the completed petition to Planning & Neighborhood Services, P.O. Box 1388, 500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC 28359. Include the stated $200 application fee and $21 check payable to the Robeson County Register of Deeds; fees are subject to change.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the instructions require an annexation plat and matching legal description, but mention no sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Petition
Download the contiguous property annexation petition PDF.
2
Complete And Sign
Provide the property and owner information requested, then sign and date the petition.
3
Gather Attachments And Checks
Include the annexation plat, matching surveyor-prepared legal description, application fee, and check payable to the Robeson County Register of Deeds.
4
Submit To The City
Send the materials to Planning & Neighborhood Services at the address listed in the instructions, at least two weeks before the intended committee meeting.

Frequently asked questions

What does the contiguous annexation petition do?: It lets owners ask the City of Lumberton to annex property that is contiguous to the city, with boundaries identified in an attached legal description and map.
What attachments and checks are required?: The instructions call for an annexation plat, a matching legal description from a land surveyor, a $200 application fee, and a $21 check payable to the Robeson County Register of Deeds. Fees are subject to change.
Do I need a notary for the contiguous annexation petition?: No. The petition is signed and dated without a notary. Its instructions call for an annexation plat and matching legal description, but do not mention a sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the contiguous annexation petition?: Send it to Planning & Neighborhood Services, P.O. Box 1388, 500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC 28359, with the required attachments and checks. Submit it at least two weeks before the intended City Council Policy Committee meeting.

Need something notarized?

This Petition for Annexation of Contiguous Property doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lumberton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.