Jarrell, TX · Williamson County
Voluntary Annexation Petition Application
A landowner's petition asking the City of Jarrell to voluntarily annex a tract of property into the city limits, filed with the Planning Department.
- 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 into Jarrell's city limits complete this annexation petition and checklist for the Planning Department. Under Texas Local Government Code chapter 43, the petition must carry each owner's original notarized signature, along with a copy of the deed, before the city will process the voluntary annexation request.
Who needs it
A landowner or all owners of record petitioning the City of Jarrell to voluntarily annex their property.
Why it needs a notary
The application explicitly requires 'each owner's original notarized signature' on the completed annexation petition before submission.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Voluntary Annexation Petition Application from the City of Jarrell's Community Development page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the contact and property owner information along with the annexation petition language.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary video session with a commissioned online notary at a convenient time.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video call, verify your identity, and sign the petition while the notary watches and notarizes it.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized petition, deed copy, and survey to Jarrell's Planning Department.
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 notarize a Jarrell annexation petition?
- Complete the Voluntary Annexation Petition Application from the city's Planning Department, then sign it before a commissioned online notary via video.
- Do I need a notary for a Jarrell annexation petition?
- Yes, the application requires each property owner's original notarized signature before the city will accept the petition.
- Who signs the annexation petition?
- All owners of record for the property being annexed must sign, with notarized signatures for each.
- Can I notarize this petition online?
- Yes, Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, so a commissioned online notary can witness your signature by video.
- What if Jarrell needs the original notarized copy?
- Check with the city if unsure, since the Planning Department may require the notarized original be delivered to City Hall with the deed copy.