Grand Rapids, OH · Wood County
Annexation Agreement
This agreement is for property owners outside Grand Rapids village limits who seek village water or sewer service and must agree to pursue annexation under the stated conditions.
- 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
The agreement sets conditions for obtaining Grand Rapids water or sewer service for property outside the village limits, including paying applicable charges and rates and making efforts to obtain annexation. The property owners also agree to require a similar agreement and deed covenant from purchasers if they sell the property. The form states that service may be terminated if the owners fail to carry out its annexation provisions.
Who needs it
Property owners outside Grand Rapids village limits seeking village water or sewer service under the conditions described in the agreement need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment stating the owners appeared before a notary and acknowledged signing as their free act and deed; the property owners sign.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the Grand Rapids Annexation Agreement and its property exhibit, if applicable.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the requested information and review the agreement’s conditions before signing.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owners sign during the video session and acknowledge their signatures before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Provide the completed, notarized agreement to the Village of Grand Rapids.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grand Rapids. 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 notarize the Grand Rapids annexation agreement online?
- Complete the agreement, then book a commissioned online notary. The property owners sign during the video session and acknowledge the signatures before the notary. Submit the completed agreement to the village.
- Do I need to sign this agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the property owners personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged signing the agreement as their free act and deed.
- What does the agreement require of property owners?
- Among its conditions for village water or sewer service, the agreement requires owners to pay applicable charges and rates, make efforts to obtain annexation, and require a similar agreement and deed covenant from purchasers.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by its notaries under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. A commissioned online notary can notarize the acknowledgment remotely; confirm with the city or village if unsure.