Baraboo, WI · Sauk County
Direct Annexation Petition and Affidavits
This packet includes a petition and sworn affidavits for property owners and electors seeking to annex territory into Baraboo, filed with the City Clerk.
- 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 packet requests direct annexation by unanimous approval and includes affidavits about ownership and residency and the filing of a duplicate petition with the town clerk. The instructions say to file the petition with the City Clerk and submit both affidavits within five days after filing; a map, legal description, and other materials are also required. The petitioners must file an identical, originally signed petition with the relevant town clerk on the same day.
Who needs it
Property owners and electors seeking to annex territory into Baraboo by unanimous approval use this packet and provide the required petition and affidavits.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the annexation petition and affidavit packet from the City of Baraboo.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the petition and both affidavits, along with the required property description and other details. Leave affidavit signatures for the notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the two affidavits with jurat blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign each affidavit during the online notary video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the petition and required materials with the City Clerk, following the packet’s instructions and deadlines.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Baraboo. 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
- Which parts of the annexation packet need notarization?
- The Affidavit of Ownership and Residency and the Affidavit of Filing each include a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat. The petition itself has no notary block.
- How do I get the affidavits notarized online?
- Complete the affidavits without signing them, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. Follow the city’s instructions for submitting the completed packet.
- Do I need to file anything else with the petition?
- The instructions also require a scale or survey map and a legal description. They say to file both affidavits with the City Clerk within five days after filing the petition.
- Can I use remote online notarization for these affidavits?
- Wisconsin Stat. §140.145 authorizes remote online notarization for eligible documents. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it will accept remotely notarized affidavits.