Baxter, TN · Putnam County
Annexation Request Form
This form requests annexation of a property tract into Baxter city limits and is completed by the tract’s current owner, with a surveyor’s description or plat and a copy of the recorded deed.
- 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 form lets the current owner request that the described tract be annexed into the City of Baxter’s jurisdiction. It asks for the owner’s name and the property’s 911 address, and says the request needs an accurate surveyor’s description, including the Civil District, or a plat showing lot dimensions, plus a copy of the recorded deed. The form includes city review and decision sections.
Who needs it
The current owner of a tract seeking annexation into Baxter city limits completes the request and provides the property information and documents listed on the form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block for the owner’s signature; the owner personally appears before the notary and acknowledges executing the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the City of Baxter Annexation Request Form.
- 2
Fill Out the Request
Enter the owner’s name and property 911 address, and gather the requested property description or plat and recorded deed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and acknowledge your signature before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed form and requested attachments to the City of Baxter using its submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Baxter. 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 Baxter annexation request?
- Provide the owner’s name and property 911 address, attach the surveyor’s description or a plat showing lot dimensions and a copy of the recorded deed, then sign before a notary.
- Do I need to attach a survey or plat?
- The form requests an accurate surveyor’s description, including the Civil District, or a plat showing the lot’s dimensions. It also requests a copy of the recorded deed.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary who has registered through the Secretary of State. Ask the city whether it accepts the remotely notarized form; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed request?
- The form is for an annexation request to the City of Baxter and includes sections for city review and action. Contact the city for submission instructions.