Leonard, TX · Fannin County
Voluntary Annexation Petition
The Voluntary Annexation Petition lets property owners ask the City of Leonard to annex their land and extend city limits, with a legal description and acknowledged owner signatures.
- 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 use this petition to ask the City Council to annex their property and extend the city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction. The form requests the property acreage and legal description, states that the owner wants a written municipal services agreement, and includes a $450 filing fee. Each owner must sign and have the signature acknowledged; the owner must also attach Exhibit 1 with the property’s legal description and depiction or map.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking voluntary annexation by the City of Leonard must complete the petition and provide a legal description and depiction or map of the property.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a notary acknowledgment, and each property owner signing the petition must appear before the notary and acknowledge signing it.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Petition
Get the Voluntary Annexation Petition from the City of Leonard.
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Complete the Form
Enter the owner information, acreage, and legal description; attach Exhibit 1 with the property description and depiction or map.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization session for each owner who must sign and acknowledge the petition.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signs and acknowledges the petition before the commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed petition and Exhibit 1 to the City of Leonard and account for the stated $450 filing fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Leonard. 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 petition notarized online?
- Complete the petition and arrange for each owner to sign during an online notarization session. A commissioned online notary will take the acknowledgment by video; attach the required property description and map before submitting the petition.
- Do I need every property owner to sign?
- The petition states that it must be signed and duly acknowledged by each person, corporation, or entity with an ownership interest. It also directs owners to add signature and acknowledgment lines if there is more than one owner.
- Can I use an online notary for this acknowledgment?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The petition calls for an acknowledgment, which may be taken online by a commissioned online notary.
- What should I attach, and where do I file the petition?
- Attach Exhibit 1 with the property’s legal description and depiction or map. The form is addressed to the Leonard Mayor and City Council and lists a $450 filing fee; confirm with the city if unsure about filing details.
Other forms in Leonard
Voluntary Annexation Petition in other Texas cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.