Dripping Springs, TX · Hays County
Annexation Application
This four-page application lets property owners or their authorized applicants request annexation into Dripping Springs and provide property, proposed-use, and supporting-submission information.
- 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
Use this application to request annexation of property into Dripping Springs and identify the applicable application type, property details, current land use, requested zoning, and reason for the request. The form includes an owner acknowledgment and agent authorization for notarization, plus a checklist of required submission materials, such as ownership proof, a legal description, maps, and information about proposed uses. The city states that incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking annexation, or applicants authorized to represent them, should complete this form and provide the applicable supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner signs the acknowledgment on page 3 before a notary, who completes the acknowledgment block and commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Annexation Application and review its application-type options and four-page checklist.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter contact and property information, select the application type, provide the request details, and gather applicable checklist materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online session with a commissioned online notary for the property owner acknowledgment on page 3.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions to sign the acknowledgment during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized application and applicable supporting items in your submission to the City of Dripping Springs.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dripping Springs. 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 notarize the annexation application online?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign the owner acknowledgment on page 3 when instructed. Include the notarized application with the required submission materials.
- Do I need to notarize the applicant signature on page 4?
- The checklist asks the applicant to sign and date on page 4, while the notary acknowledgment appears on page 3 for the property owner. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the application checklist request?
- Depending on the request, the checklist includes items such as owner or voter approval, a legal description, maps, proof of ownership, current-use information, and proposed-use information.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code chapter 406, subchapter C. Arrange the online notarization before submitting the completed application.
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Annexation Application in other Hays County cities
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