West Columbia, TX · Brazoria County
Petition for Annexation
A landowner's petition asking the City of West Columbia to annex property into the city, which state law requires to be acknowledged like a 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
Property owners who want their land brought into the City of West Columbia, a Type A general-law city, must file a petition for annexation that includes a metes-and-bounds description of the property. Under the Texas Local Government Code provisions West Columbia's annexation policy quotes directly, the petition must be acknowledged in the same manner required for deeds by every person with an interest in the property, meaning each signature must be notarized before the city council will hear the petition.
Who needs it
Property owners adjacent to West Columbia who want their land voluntarily annexed into the city to receive city utilities or services.
Why it needs a notary
The city's annexation policy quotes Local Government Code Ch. 43, which requires the petition to be 'acknowledged in the manner required for deeds by each person having an interest in the area,' making notarization mandatory.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Prepare the Petition
Draft your annexation petition with a metes-and-bounds description of the property.
- 2
Gather Owner Signatures
Identify every person with an interest in the property who must sign.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for each signer.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify identity and sign the acknowledgment in front of a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized petition with the City of West Columbia for council consideration.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Columbia. 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 my annexation petition notarized online?
- Upload the petition with the property's metes-and-bounds description, connect with a commissioned online notary over live video, verify your ID, and sign.
- Does every owner need to sign and notarize the petition?
- Yes, state law requires the petition to be acknowledged, like a deed, by each person who has an interest in the property being annexed.
- Is remote online notarization accepted for an annexation petition?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018; check with the City of West Columbia if you are unsure whether they will accept it for your specific petition.
- Where do I submit the notarized petition?
- File the notarized petition with the City of West Columbia for the city council to hear and act on within the statutory timeframe.