Benson, AZ · Cochise County
Affidavit of Qualification
This affidavit states a candidate’s qualifications for appointment to the Benson City Council and is completed by the person seeking the appointment.
- 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
This affidavit lets a candidate for appointment to the Benson City Council swear or affirm that they meet the stated residency qualifications and will meet the other qualifications when appointed. It includes spaces for residence and mailing addresses, the candidate’s signature, and a notarial jurat, followed by a separate acknowledgment that the candidate has been informed about campaign financing and reporting laws.
Who needs it
A person seeking appointment to the Benson City Council uses this form to state their qualifications and provide the required sworn statement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the candidate for Council appointment signs and swears or affirms before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Affidavit of Qualification from the City of Benson.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter your information and review the qualification statements. Leave the notarized signature for the session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a live audio-video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm before the notary during the session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit to the City of Benson.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Benson. 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
- How do I get the Affidavit of Qualification notarized?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary over live audio-video. Sign and swear or affirm during the session, then submit the completed affidavit to the city.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the candidate signs and swears or affirms before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Arizona has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since July 2020 and recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries of other states. Rush Notary sessions are held over live audio-video with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I do after notarization?
- Submit the completed Affidavit of Qualification to the City of Benson as part of your Council appointment process.