Willis, TX · Montgomery County
Developers Guide and Annexation Petition
This 15-page guide explains Willis’s development process and includes an annexation petition for landowners requesting that eligible property be added to the city.
- 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 guide covers pre-development meetings, planning, platting, development plans, permits, inspections, and appeals. It also includes an escrow agreement and a petition that landowners may use to request annexation; the petition includes an acknowledgment for owners to sign. The guide says developers must establish an escrow fund before development starts and describes when City water or sewer service may involve a development agreement.
Who needs it
Landowners and developers considering projects in Willis or its ETJ can use the guide; owners requesting annexation may need to complete its included petition.
Why it needs a notary
The included annexation petition has an acknowledgment block; each owner signing the petition appears before the notary and acknowledges executing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Guide
Download the 15-page Developers Guide from the City of Willis website.
- 2
Complete the Petition
If requesting annexation, fill out the included petition and attach the property description identified in the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the petition’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera and acknowledge signing the petition during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed petition and its supporting materials to the City of Willis.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Willis. 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?
- Complete the petition’s information and legal description, then book a remote session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video appointment and submit the completed petition to the City.
- Do I need to notarize the entire Developers Guide?
- The guide itself is informational. Its included annexation petition has an acknowledgment block for the landowner or owners signing that petition.
- Can I notarize the petition online in Texas?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Ask the City whether it accepts an online-notarized petition; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does the guide say about the escrow fund?
- It says the City requires a developer to establish an escrow agreement and deposit at least $5,000 before development starts, to reimburse City costs described in the guide.