Tomah, WI · Monroe County
Petition for Annexation
This petition asks the City of Tomah to annex contiguous property from the Town of La Grange and is filed by the property’s owners and fee title holders.
- 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 form to petition the City of Tomah to annex contiguous real estate from the Town of La Grange. The petition identifies the property, electors, and petitioners, and calls for a complete legal description and scaled, dimensioned map to accompany the application for Plan Commission agenda placement. The form also describes an annexation fee payable when the petition is presented, including a potential refund if the City rejects the annexation.
Who needs it
Property owners and fee title holders seeking to have contiguous property detached from the Town of La Grange and annexed to the City of Tomah use this petition.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the circulator signs before the notary, who completes the date, signature, commission expiration, state, and county fields.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Petition
Get the Petition for Annexation from the City of Tomah.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the petition details and prepare the complete legal description and scaled, dimensioned map.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment for the circulator to sign before a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The circulator signs before the notary, who completes the jurat.
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Submit to the City
Present the notarized petition with its attachments and fee to the City of Tomah.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tomah. 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?
- Complete the petition and arrange for the circulator to sign before a commissioned online notary on video. The notary completes the jurat fields, and you can then submit the petition and required attachments to the City.
- Do I need to attach a legal description and map?
- Yes. The form says a complete and detailed legal description and a scaled, dimensioned map must accompany the petition for it to be placed on the Plan Commission agenda. It states that abbreviated legal descriptions will not be accepted.
- Can I sign this petition with an online notary?
- Wisconsin law authorizes remote online notarization for eligible documents by a commissioned online notary. Check that the City can accept the completed notarized petition in this format; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- When is the annexation fee due?
- The form says the annexation fee is to be paid when the petition is presented to the City. It also states that the levy fee amount is refunded if the City rejects the annexation.