Jarrell, TX · Williamson County
Voluntary Annexation Petition Application & Checklist
This application and checklist collects property, owner, and project details for owners petitioning the City of Jarrell for voluntary annexation.
- 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 use this application to provide project and ownership information, describe the proposed use or purpose of annexation, and identify whether an agent will represent them. The city’s checklist calls for each owner’s original notarized signature, a deed showing current ownership, and a field note, survey, or plat; include plans for the project and submit the application to the city.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for voluntary annexation in Jarrell must complete the application, and all owners of record must sign if the property has multiple owners.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an acknowledgment, not a jurat; each owner whose signature is submitted must acknowledge signing before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the current voluntary annexation petition application from the City of Jarrell website or City Hall.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the owner, contact, property, and project details, and indicate whether an agent will represent the application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the owner acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signs during the video session when directed and completes the acknowledgment with the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the petition with the ownership deed, property field notes, survey, or plat, and any project plans.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jarrell. 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 book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when directed, and include the notarized petition with the required application materials.
- Do I need every property owner to sign?
- Yes. The checklist says the petition must include signatures of all owners if there are multiple owners of record, and each owner’s original signature must be notarized.
- Which notary section should I complete?
- The form’s notary block states that the signer appeared and acknowledged executing the instrument. The signer should acknowledge the signature before the notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents does the application checklist require?
- The checklist calls for a completed petition with notarized owner signatures, a copy of the deed showing current ownership, and clear field notes, a survey, or a plat showing the property.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. A commissioned online notary can take the acknowledgment by video.