Three Way, TN · Madison County
Mayor-Aldermanic Charter
This 41-page compilation explains the mayor-aldermanic municipal charter and includes a sample incorporation petition for registered voters seeking to incorporate a municipality.
- 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 compilation covers charter adoption and surrender, municipal powers, the board of mayor and aldermen, and municipal officers. It includes a sample petition for an incorporation election with a certificate for the person who solicited signatures to sign before a notary. The PDF is a charter reference, not a completed application; the text does not say that Three Way requires residents to submit this compilation.
Who needs it
Residents considering municipal incorporation may use the sample petition, while officials and residents may consult the compilation for its charter provisions.
Why it needs a notary
The sample petition includes an acknowledgment block for the signature solicitor, who acknowledges before a notary that the petitioners signed in the solicitor’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Charter
Download the mayor-aldermanic charter PDF and locate the sample petition for an incorporation election.
- 2
Complete The Petition
If using the sample, complete the petition details and signature-solicitor certificate as applicable; the PDF provides fields for boundaries, wards, and a plan of services.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book an online notary for the signature-solicitor acknowledgment in the sample petition.
- 4
Sign On Video
The person named in the acknowledgment signs and acknowledges the instrument during the online notary video session.
- 5
Submit To The County Election Commission
The sample petition is addressed to the county election commission; confirm the correct filing process before submitting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Three Way. 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
- What is included in this mayor-aldermanic charter PDF?
- The 41-page compilation covers charter adoption and surrender, municipal powers, the board of mayor and aldermen, and municipal officers. It also includes a sample petition for an incorporation election.
- Do I need to notarize the entire charter?
- No. The PDF is a charter compilation; its sample incorporation petition contains an acknowledgment for the person who solicited petition signatures. The form text does not say that Three Way requires the compilation to be filed.
- How do I get the sample petition acknowledgment notarized online?
- A commissioned online notary can notarize the acknowledgment remotely under Tennessee’s Online Notary Public Act, Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 8-16-301 to 8-16-313. The person named in the acknowledgment signs during the online notary session.
- Who signs before the notary on the sample petition?
- The person who personally solicited petitioners’ signatures signs the certificate, which states that the petitioners signed in that person’s presence, and acknowledges executing the instrument before the notary.
- Where should I submit a completed petition?
- The sample petition is addressed to the county election commission. The PDF does not identify a filing office for Three Way residents, so confirm with the city or town if unsure.