Eagle River, WI · Vilas County
Petition for Direct Annexation by Unanimous Approval
This petition is for all electors and property owners in territory proposed for annexation who ask the City of Eagle River Common Council to annex it.
- 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 the City of Eagle River Common Council to annex the described territory, and includes space to state its current population and identify each petitioner as an elector or property owner. The form also includes a circulator affidavit, which the person who collected the signatures completes and swears to before a notary. Submit the petition with the attached scale map for the territory proposed for annexation.
Who needs it
All electors and property owners in the territory proposed for annexation sign the petition, and the person who circulated it completes the affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the City of Eagle River petition for direct annexation by unanimous approval.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Enter the territory and population information, and have each elector or property owner complete their petitioner details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notary session for the circulator affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
The circulator signs and swears to the affidavit before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed petition and attached scale map to the City of Eagle River.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Eagle River. 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 complete the petition and affidavit?
- Have all electors and property owners in the territory sign the petition. The circulator completes the affidavit and signs it before a notary, then submits the petition with the attached scale map.
- Do I need to sign the circulator affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the circulator’s affidavit must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary. The circulator should wait to sign until the notarial session.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Wisconsin authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Wis. Stat. §140.145, administered by the Department of Financial Institutions. Rush Notary can connect you with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What should I submit with the petition?
- The form refers to a scale map showing the territory proposed for annexation. Submit that attached map with the completed petition and circulator affidavit.