La Grande, OR · Union County
Annexation Application and Consent Agreements
This packet combines a land use application with consent-to-annexation and one-year waiver agreements for property owners or authorized agents seeking annexation into La Grande.
- 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
La Grande requires the completed application, applicable fee, maps, legal description, owner and elector information, and supporting statements for a property owner-initiated annexation petition. The packet also includes consent and one-year waiver agreements; property owners within the proposed annexation area must provide notarized signatures on the consent forms. The City reviews the request under its stated criteria and process, which may involve Planning Commission and City Council hearings.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking annexation into La Grande, or their authorized agents, use this packet and gather notarized consent signatures from owners and electors in the proposed area.
Why it needs a notary
The consent and waiver agreements carry State of Oregon acknowledgment blocks, and each property owner signing must appear before the notary and acknowledge the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Annexation Packet
Download the City of La Grande land use application and annexation forms.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the application and agreements, and gather the map, legal description, required information, narratives, and applicable fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the property owners signing the consent and waiver agreements.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner appears before the notary online and acknowledges the agreement as directed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed original application packet to the City of La Grande at the address listed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from La Grande. 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 get the annexation consent agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then book a commissioned online notary. Each signing property owner must appear on video and acknowledge the document before signing as directed.
- Do I need a notary for the annexation application?
- The application itself does not specify a notary requirement, but the packet requires notarized signatures from property owners and electors on Consent to Annexation Forms.
- Can I use an online notary for this Oregon form?
- Oregon recognizes qualifying remote notarizations, including properly notarized documents from commissioned online notaries. The Secretary of State’s FAQ confirms a properly notarized out-of-state remote notarization is valid in Oregon.
- Where do I submit the completed annexation packet?
- The form directs applicants to return the original to the City of La Grande, P.O. Box 670, La Grande, OR 97850. The one-year waiver agreement refers to recording in Union County Deed Records.
- What supporting materials does the annexation application require?
- The instructions list a contiguous-area map, written legal description, resident and registered-voter information, parcel addresses, notarized consent forms, and narratives about annexation need and existing utilities. Additional information may be required.