Bartlett, TX · Williamson County
Voluntary Annexation Application
This application asks Bartlett property owners to petition for voluntary annexation and provide ownership and property details, with each owner’s signature notarized before submission.
- 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 application petitions the City of Bartlett to bring a property into city limits and requests details such as the site address, acreage, parcel information, and current land use. The guide says to submit a completed petition with original notarized signatures from every owner of record, a current deed, and a legible survey, field notes, or plat. A recorded subdivision plat is also required if the property is a subdivided lot.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking voluntary annexation in Bartlett must complete the application, and every owner of record must sign the petition before a notary.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, and each property owner signing the annexation petition must acknowledge the signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the voluntary annexation application from the City of Bartlett Development Guide.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the requested owner and property information, and gather the deed and required survey, field notes, or plat.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization for each owner who must sign the petition.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet the commissioned online notary by video and acknowledge your signature when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed petition and supporting 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 get the annexation petition notarized online?
- Complete the application, then meet with a commissioned online notary by live video. Sign when directed so the notary can complete the acknowledgment block.
- Do I need every property owner to sign?
- Yes. Bartlett’s guide requires signatures from all owners of record when there are multiple owners, and each signature must be notarized.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The guide lists a copy of the current deed and a clear, legible field note, survey, or plat. For a subdivided lot, include the recorded subdivision plat.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Texas also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001; confirm with the city if unsure.
Other forms in Bartlett
Voluntary Annexation Application in other Williamson County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.