Decatur, TX · Wise County

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Annexation Petition Checklist and Universal Application

This combined checklist, annexation petition, and universal application is for property owners or authorized agents requesting annexation in Decatur, Texas.

What this form is

Use this packet to request annexation of property in Decatur and provide information for the city's review. It includes an annexation checklist and petition, plus a universal application that asks for project, property, applicant, owner, and lien-holder details. The checklist calls for a legal description, location map, proof of ownership, lien documentation, and other supporting materials.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized agents seeking annexation in Decatur should complete the petition and application and provide the listed supporting materials.

How to submit it

Submit the application to Decatur Development Services at 1601 S. State St., Decatur, TX 76234. The document says fees apply and checks should be payable to the City of Decatur.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the checklist, petition, and application describe no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Annexation Petition Checklist and Universal Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Packet

    Fill in the annexation petition and universal application, complete the checklist, and sign and date where indicated.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Include the legal description, location map, proof of ownership, lien documentation, and other materials listed on the checklist.

  4. 4

    Submit To Development Services

    Submit the packet and applicable fees to Decatur Development Services at 1601 S. State St., Decatur, TX 76234.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Decatur annexation application ask for?
It requests project and property details, applicant and owner information, and information about liens. The checklist also lists a legal description, map, proof of ownership, and other supporting materials.
Do I need a notary for the Decatur annexation application?
No. The document calls for signatures and dates but does not require notarization or identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Decatur annexation application?
Submit it to Decatur Development Services at 1601 S. State St., Decatur, TX 76234. The document says fees apply and checks should be payable to the City of Decatur.

Need something notarized?

This Annexation Petition Checklist and Universal Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.