How do I submit the annexation packet?

Upload one electronic copy of each required item as a separate, labeled PDF through the Permit and Development Portal. The narrative is requested in Word format, and the fee is paid through the portal.

What materials are required for either annexation request?

Both request types require a Master Land Use Application, completed checklist, signed Declaration and Authorization, introductory statement, and vicinity map. The checklist gives the full requirements.

What extra materials are required for a Notice of Petition to Annex?

The petition request checklist also calls for an annexation-area map, mailing labels and a parcel map for public notification, a professional survey, and a legal description.

Ridgefield, WA · Clark County

No notary required

Intent or Petition of Annexation

This checklist and petition packet is for property owners seeking to give notice of intent to annex or petition to annex property to Ridgefield.

What this form is

Use this packet to submit either a Notice of Intent to Annex or a Notice of Petition to Annex to Ridgefield. It lists the application materials required for both reviews and additional maps, mailing labels, a survey, and a legal description for petition requests. The form also includes declarations and signature fields for property owners, plus the applicable application fee.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking to start an annexation request for property contiguous to Ridgefield and within its Urban Growth Area need this packet.

How to submit it

Upload one electronic copy of each required application material as a separate, labeled PDF to the Permit and Development Portal; the narrative is requested in Word format. Pay the applicable fee through the portal at the time of application.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information under penalty of perjury, and property owners sign and date the declarations.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Packet
Download the Intent or Petition of Annexation packet and choose the notice type you are filing.
2
Complete The Forms
Complete the applicable sections, provide the required signatures, and gather the materials listed in the checklist.
3
Prepare The Files
Upload each required item as a separate, labeled PDF; prepare the narrative in Word format.
4
Submit Through The Portal
Upload the materials through Ridgefield’s Permit and Development Portal and pay the applicable fee at the time of application.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Intent or Petition of Annexation?: No. The document has signature and date fields but no notary block. The applicant certifies the information under penalty of perjury, and property owners sign and date the declarations.
How do I submit the annexation packet?: Upload one electronic copy of each required item as a separate, labeled PDF through the Permit and Development Portal. The narrative is requested in Word format, and the fee is paid through the portal.
What materials are required for either annexation request?: Both request types require a Master Land Use Application, completed checklist, signed Declaration and Authorization, introductory statement, and vicinity map. The checklist gives the full requirements.
What extra materials are required for a Notice of Petition to Annex?: The petition request checklist also calls for an annexation-area map, mailing labels and a parcel map for public notification, a professional survey, and a legal description.

Need something notarized?

This Intent or Petition of Annexation doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ridgefield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.