San Marcos, TX · Hays County
Annexation Application
This application lets a property owner or authorized applicant ask San Marcos to consider annexing land and provide property, proposed-use, authorization, and consent 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 San Marcos and provide details such as the property’s location, proposed use, zoning, utility connections, and ownership. The packet also includes owner authorization and consent, a declination of the City’s offer of a development agreement, and a checklist of supporting materials; the City may request additional items to determine whether the application is complete.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking annexation of land into San Marcos should complete the application and provide the required owner consent and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes acknowledgment blocks for an individual owner, an entity representative, and a development-agreement declination; the named owner or authorized signer signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the annexation application packet and review its application, owner consent, declination, and checklist sections.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the property, applicant, and owner information, and gather the supporting materials listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment blocks that apply to your filing.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner or authorized signer completes the signature during the online notary video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and supporting items through the City’s application process; provide original signature pages to the case manager before recordation as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Marcos. 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 owner consent notarized?
- Complete the owner and property details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The owner or authorized entity signer signs during the video session before submitting the packet.
- Do I need to notarize every signature in the packet?
- The Owner’s Consent to Annexation and the Declination of Offer of Development Agreement include acknowledgment blocks. Check which signatures apply to your filing and confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form in Texas?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Ask the city whether it accepts the remotely notarized document for your filing.
- Can a notary commissioned outside Texas notarize this form?
- Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001. Confirm the city’s requirements for your application and any original signature pages.
Other forms in San Marcos
Annexation Application in other Hays County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.