Clatskanie, OR · Columbia County
Land Use and Annexation Application
This five-page application and petition packet is for property owners and eligible electors requesting annexation of land into the City of Clatskanie.
- 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
Use this packet to provide applicant and property details, describe the land, and request annexation to the City of Clatskanie. It includes a property-owner petition and a separate elector consent, along with instructions and required supporting documents such as a map, deed copy, legal description, and proof of ownership or authority. The form says all property owners must sign the land use petition and directs applicants to submit completed materials to the city for processing.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking annexation and electors who reside on the subject property may need to complete and sign the applicable petition or consent.
Why it needs a notary
The owner petition and elector consent each include an acknowledgment before a notary public; the property owners or electors signing those sections must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download the five-page Land Use and Annexation Application packet from the City of Clatskanie.
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Fill In the Form
Provide applicant and property details, complete the applicable petition or consent, and gather the supporting documents listed in the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment block on the applicable petition or consent.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notary session and sign the acknowledgment section as directed by the notary.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed application, signed petition or consent, and required attachments to the City of Clatskanie.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Clatskanie. 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 complete the Clatskanie annexation application?
- Fill in the applicant and property information, attach the requested map, property description, deed copy, petition, elector consent, and proof of ownership or authority as applicable, then submit the packet to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the annexation petition?
- The owner petition and elector consent include acknowledgment blocks for a notary public. Signers should complete the applicable block before a commissioned online notary or other notary.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Oregon recognizes notarial acts performed by authorized out-of-state notaries, and the Oregon Secretary of State says a properly notarized remote online notarization document is valid in Oregon. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm acceptance if unsure.
- Who signs the owner petition and elector consent?
- The form says every name on the property deed must sign the owner petition. Electors signing the separate consent must reside on the subject property and sign as they did when registering to vote.
- Where do I submit the completed annexation packet?
- The packet is for the City of Clatskanie and includes City Hall contact information for questions. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure where or how to submit your completed materials.