St. Helens, OR · Columbia County
Annexation Application
This application requests annexation of property into the City of St. Helens and is filed by property owners or an authorized applicant with the city’s Planning Department.
- 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 five-page packet to apply to annex property to St. Helens and submit the required owner and elector consents. The application calls for responses to applicable city criteria, a site map, property description, deed copy, and proof of ownership or authority; the consent pages include notarial acknowledgment blocks. The form says incomplete applications delay processing and estimates 16–24 weeks for review.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking annexation, or an authorized representative, submit the application and supporting materials; property owners and eligible electors may need to sign the included consents.
Why it needs a notary
The owner consent and elector consent include acknowledgment-before-me blocks; the property owner or elector signing each consent must acknowledge the signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the Annexation Application packet from the City of St. Helens.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, owner, and project information and gather the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the consent pages that require acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable consent pages during the online notary session and follow the packet’s signature instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application, consents, and required attachments to the City of St. Helens Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from St. Helens. 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 St. Helens annexation packet?
- Complete the application and required supporting materials, including the map, property description, deed copy, and proof of ownership or authority. Follow the packet instructions for owner and elector consents, then submit it to the city.
- Do I need a notary for the annexation application?
- The owner consent and elector consent pages contain acknowledgment blocks. The person signing each consent must acknowledge the signature before a notary; follow the packet instructions and check with the city if you are unsure which consents apply.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Oregon law authorizes remote notarization by Oregon notaries under ORS 194.277 and recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state under ORS 194.260. The Oregon Secretary of State FAQ confirms a properly notarized out-of-state RON document is valid in Oregon.
- Where do I submit the signed consent pages?
- The packet directs applicants to the City of St. Helens Planning Department and says the owner consent includes an after-recording return address. For submission or recording questions, confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.
Annexation Application in other Oregon cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.