Bartlett, TX · Williamson County
Voluntary Annexation Application
This application asks property owners to petition the City of Bartlett to annex their land and provide project and ownership details for the city’s review.
- 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 when property owners want to ask Bartlett to bring their property within the city limits. The guide requires a completed petition with each owner’s original notarized signature, a deed showing current ownership, and a field note, survey, or plat identifying the property. The application also requests project details and includes an owner’s acknowledgment before a notary.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking voluntary annexation in Bartlett must submit the petition, with every owner of record signing if the property has multiple owners.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, and each property owner signing the petition must appear before a notary to acknowledge signing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Bartlett Development Guide and locate the Voluntary Annexation Application.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the owner, contact, and project information, and gather the deed and property survey, field notes, or plat.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for each property owner who must sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and acknowledge your signature on the petition before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, notarized petition, and required ownership and property documents to the City of Bartlett.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bartlett. 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 submit the voluntary annexation application?
- Complete the application and submit the notarized petition, deed showing current ownership, and a clear field note, survey, or plat identifying the property.
- Do I need every property owner to sign?
- Yes. The guide says the petition must include signatures of all owners if there are multiple owners of record, and each owner’s signature must be notarized.
- Can I sign the petition with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. A commissioned online notary can take the acknowledgment by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents should accompany the petition?
- The guide lists a copy of the deed showing current ownership and a clear, legible field note, survey, or plat showing the property. If it is a subdivided lot, include the recorded subdivision plat.
Other forms in Bartlett
Voluntary Annexation Application in other Texas cities
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