Anna, TX · Collin County
Annexation Petition
A sworn petition by property owners asking the City of Anna to extend its city limits to include land in its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
- 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
Under Local Government Code chapter 43, a landowner petitioning for annexation into Anna must certify under oath that they own the described property and desire annexation. The form requires a notarized jurat where the property owner swears the submitted information is true before the City Council will consider the petition.
Who needs it
Property owners in Anna's extraterritorial jurisdiction who want their land brought inside the city limits.
Why it needs a notary
The petition contains a state/county jurat requiring the owner to appear before a notary and swear the ownership and petition statements are true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Annexation Petition from the City of Anna Planning & Development page.
- 2
Attach Exhibit A
Prepare the property description exhibit referenced in the petition.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and swear to the petition before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized petition to the Anna Planning & Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Anna. 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
- Do I need this form notarized?
- Yes — the petition must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary public who confirms the property owner's identity and statements.
- How do I get my annexation petition notarized online?
- Upload the completed petition and property exhibit, verify your identity, and sign before a commissioned online notary on a live video call.
- Who can sign the annexation petition?
- The property owner or someone who legally represents the owner and can certify ownership under oath.
- Can I use an online notary for a Texas annexation petition?
- Texas recognizes remote online notarization and out-of-state notary acknowledgments, but check with the city if unsure whether they require an in-person notary for this filing.