Castroville, TX · Medina County
Annexation Petition
A notarized owner petition asking the City of Castroville to extend its city limits to include the petitioner's land, filed with the City Council.
- 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 Texas Local Government Code chapter 43, landowners who want their property brought into the City of Castroville file a sworn annexation petition certifying they are the true owners of the described tract. The signed petition must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public in Medina County before the City Council will consider it.
Who needs it
Owners of land contiguous to Castroville who want the city to annex their property and extend city services to it.
Why it needs a notary
The petition requires owners to "certify, under oath" and closes with "Subscribed and sworn to before me... Notary Public, Medina County, Texas."
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Annexation Packet from the City of Castroville website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the petition and attach the property description as Exhibit A.
- 3
Book Your Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the sworn owner certification live on camera.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized petition with the Castroville City Secretary.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Castroville. 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 the Castroville annexation petition need a notary?
- Yes. The owner certification must be "Subscribed and sworn to before me" by a notary public before the City Council will accept the petition.
- How do I get this petition notarized online?
- Upload the completed petition, verify your identity, and sign the sworn owner certification live during a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need a Medina County notary specifically?
- Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001, but check with the City of Castroville if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- What happens after the petition is notarized?
- Submit the notarized petition with Exhibit A (the property description) to the Castroville City Secretary for City Council consideration.