Elgin, TX · Bastrop County
Petition for Voluntary Annexation
This petition asks the City of Elgin to voluntarily annex property described in Exhibit A and is filed by the person or people requesting annexation.
- 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 petition asks the City of Elgin to annex the property described in the attached Exhibit A. It cites an agreement with the city and provisions of the Local Government Code, and includes spaces for execution details and printed names. Use it when requesting voluntary annexation; the form itself does not state submission instructions or additional requirements.
Who needs it
The person or people requesting voluntary annexation of property into the City of Elgin need this petition to make that request.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, not a jurat; the person named in the acknowledgment signs before a notary and acknowledges the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Voluntary Annexation from the City of Elgin.
- 2
Fill Out the Petition
Enter the requested information, execution date, printed name or names, and attach the property description as Exhibit A.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign during the video session for the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized petition and Exhibit A to the City of Elgin.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elgin. 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 petition notarized online?
- Complete the petition, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session when directed. Then submit the notarized petition to the City of Elgin.
- Do I need to sign the petition in front of a notary?
- The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary. The person named in that acknowledgment should sign before the notary and acknowledge the instrument.
- Can I use an online notary for this Texas form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Texas also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001.
- What property information should accompany the petition?
- The petition refers to the property description attached as Exhibit A. The form does not specify other supporting materials; confirm with the city if unsure.
Petition for Voluntary Annexation in other Texas cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.