About this template
An online petition is a powerful tool for mobilizing support, raising awareness, and advocating for change. Whether you are a nonprofit organization, a community leader, or an individual citizen, this template provides a structured way to gather signatures and demonstrate public backing for your initiative. By using Doc2Form to convert this template into a Google Form, you can quickly distribute your petition across social media, email, and websites to reach a wider audience.
This form is designed to capture essential signatory information efficiently. Beyond basic contact details, it allows supporters to leave comments or personal messages, which can be invaluable when presenting your case to decision-makers. Because all responses are automatically organized in a Google Sheet, you can easily filter, analyze, and export your data to present a clear, professional report to the authorities or organizations you are petitioning.
Key features
- Collect names and contact details of supporters.
- Include space for personal messages of support.
- Easily shareable via link, email, or website embed.
- Automatically syncs data to Google Sheets for easy reporting.
- Professional, clean layout that builds trust with signers.
Use cases
- Local community improvement and zoning initiatives.
- Advocacy for environmental or social policy changes.
- University or school-wide student body initiatives.
- Petitions for non-profit fundraising or awareness campaigns.
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Please enter your first and last name.
- Email Address (Short answer)We will use this to keep you updated on the progress of this petition.
- Phone Number (Short answer)Optional: Provide your phone number if you would like to receive text updates.
- City and State (Short answer)Help us show the geographic reach of our support.
- Why do you support this cause? (Paragraph)Share a brief comment on why this issue matters to you.
- Consent to Sign (Multiple choice)By checking this box, you confirm that you support this petition and authorize us to include your name in our formal submission.
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of a petition form?
A petition form is used to gather a list of supporters for a specific cause, request, or policy change, serving as evidence of public interest when presenting your goal to decision-makers.
Can I customize this template?
Yes. Once you import this template into your Google account via Doc2Form, you have full control to add, remove, or modify questions to suit your specific campaign needs.
How do I share my petition?
After creating your form, simply click 'Send' in Google Forms to get a shareable link, or use the embed code to place the form directly on your website or blog.
How should I handle privacy for my signers?
It is best practice to include a short statement in the form description explaining how you intend to use the collected data and confirming that you will not share their personal information with third parties.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.