Bonham, TX · Fannin County
Annexation Petition
A sworn petition landowners file with the City of Bonham to request that their property, currently in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, be annexed into the city limits.
- 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 within Bonham's extraterritorial jurisdiction use this petition to formally ask the City Council to extend the city limits to include their land. The petitioner must certify under oath that they own the property and that the submitted information is accurate, consistent with the voluntary annexation process under Local Government Code chapter 43.
Who needs it
Landowners in Bonham's ETJ who want their property voluntarily annexed into the city limits.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn jurat requiring the property owner to appear before a notary and swear that the ownership and property information is true and correct.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Bonham Annexation Petition PDF from the city's Planning & Development page.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter the property owner information, legal description, and acreage before your notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a short video session with a commissioned online notary at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the petition while the notary watches and completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized petition to Bonham City Hall or Planning & Development for processing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bonham. 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 a notary for a Bonham annexation petition?
- Yes, the City of Bonham's annexation petition requires the property owner to sign under oath before a notary public, who completes a sworn jurat on the form.
- How do I notarize my annexation petition online?
- Upload the completed petition, verify your identity, and sign in front of a commissioned online notary over a live video call from any device.
- Can I use an online notary for a Texas city form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states are recognized under Texas law; check with the city if unsure about their specific submission requirements.
- What do I need to bring to my online notary session?
- A valid government-issued photo ID and the completed, unsigned annexation petition — do not sign it until the notary is watching.