Shepherdstown, WV · Jefferson County
Petition for Annexation
This petition asks Shepherdstown to annex contiguous property and is filed by the property owners seeking annexation with the Town Council.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Shepherdstown · Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- shepherdstown.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 petition asks Shepherdstown to annex two contiguous parcels totaling 4.37 acres and provides information about ownership, qualified voters, the reason for the request, projected impacts, and proposed zoning. The petitioners submit it to the Town Council under the Town Code’s annexation requirements, with legal descriptions and plats attached as exhibits; the form asks the Council to approve the annexation.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking Shepherdstown’s annexation of contiguous parcels submit this petition to the Town Council with the required property details and attached legal descriptions and plats.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment before a notary public; Earl Young, Samantha Young, Garry Shipley, and Michelle Shipley sign or acknowledge the petition before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the annexation petition and review its instructions, owner information, and attached exhibit references.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Review the property, ownership, annexation request, and impact details; include the referenced legal descriptions and plats.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the acknowledgment, ensuring each named owner is available to sign or acknowledge the petition.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner completes the acknowledgment with the commissioned online notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed petition and exhibits to the Shepherdstown Town Council and follow any Town submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shepherdstown. 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 submit the annexation petition?
- Complete the petition and include the legal descriptions and plats identified as Exhibits A through D. Submit it to the Shepherdstown Town Council and confirm any submission procedures with the Town.
- Do I need to sign this petition before a notary?
- Yes. The petition includes an acknowledgment before a notary public for the named owners. Each owner should sign or acknowledge the petition before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this petition?
- West Virginia law allows remote online and remote ink notarization by eligible notaries. A commissioned online notary may perform a remote online notarial act if separately registered as required by West Virginia rules.
- Where should I confirm filing requirements?
- The petition is addressed to Shepherdstown’s Town Council. For questions about submission or local procedures, confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.