Wichita Falls, TX · Wichita County
Petition Requesting Annexation
A landowner's sworn petition asking the City of Wichita Falls to annex a described tract of vacant or sparsely-occupied land into the city limits.
- 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 inside Wichita Falls city limits file this petition with the Mayor and governing body, describing the tract by metes and bounds. Because the petition must certify that it was signed and duly acknowledged by every person with an interest in the land, Texas Local Government Code chapter 43 requires the owner's signature to be taken before a notary.
Who needs it
Owners of vacant or lightly-occupied land adjacent to Wichita Falls who want the city to annex their property.
Why it needs a notary
The petition text states it must be "signed and duly acknowledged by each and every person having an interest in said land," with a Wichita County acknowledgment block for the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Petition Requesting Annexation sample from the City of Wichita Falls Planning page.
- 2
Describe the Tract
Attach the metes-and-bounds legal description of the land as Exhibit A and B.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the acknowledgment before the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized petition with the Wichita Falls City Clerk's office for Council consideration.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wichita Falls. 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
- Do I need my annexation petition notarized in Wichita Falls?
- Yes. The petition must be signed and duly acknowledged by every person with an interest in the land, so a notary must witness the signature before the city will accept it.
- How do I get an annexation petition notarized online?
- Upload your completed petition, verify your identity, and sign the acknowledgment live on video with a commissioned online notary.
- Who must sign the petition?
- Every person or entity holding an interest in the described tract of land must sign and have their signature acknowledged before a notary.
- Can an online notary from outside Texas notarize this petition?
- Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned notaries of other states; check with the City of Wichita Falls City Clerk if you are unsure about a specific filing.