Denison, TX · Grayson County
Voluntary Annexation Request
A landowner's petition asking the City of Denison to voluntarily annex property into the city limits for municipal utility service.
- 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
Denison requires annexation as a condition of extending water, wastewater, or other municipal utilities to property outside its full-purpose jurisdiction. The Voluntary Annexation Request is a landowner petition under Local Government Code chapter 43 considered by City Council, and its owner signature block must be acknowledged before a notary before the city will process it.
Who needs it
Landowners petitioning Denison to voluntarily annex their property, typically to receive city utility service.
Why it needs a notary
Texas Local Government Code chapter 43 annexation petitions must be sworn and acknowledged before a notary to be valid.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Voluntary Annexation Request Application from Denison's Planning & Zoning page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete owner, property, and utility service information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the petition before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized petition to Denison for City Council review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Denison. 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
- Does a Denison annexation petition need a notary?
- Yes, the landowner's petition must be sworn and notarized before the city will process the annexation request.
- Can I notarize an annexation petition online?
- Yes, Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code chapter 406, subchapter C.
- How do I request annexation into Denison?
- Complete the petition, get it notarized, and submit it to the city for City Council consideration.
- Do I need to be a Texas notary to notarize this?
- No — Texas recognizes acknowledgments from commissioned online notaries in other states under CPRC §121.001.
- What if Denison requires an in-person notary?
- Check with the city if unsure; most jurisdictions accept remote online notarization for petitions of this kind.