Do I need a notary for the Write-In Candidate Nomination Paper?

No. The candidate signs and dates the declaration under penalty of perjury; the form does not state that a separate attachment needs notarization.

What does the candidate declare on this form?

The candidate declares that the information is true and correct, that they meet the stated qualifications for office, and, for a general election, that they are not disqualified under the cited provision.

Pinal County, AZ · Pinal County

No notary required

Write-In Candidate Nomination Paper Declaration of Qualification

This form lets a write-in candidate declare qualifications and provide election, residency, and ballot-name information for a Pinal County office.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Pinal County · Pinal County, Pinal County, Arizona
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: pinal.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this nomination paper to identify the office and election for which you are running as a write-in candidate and declare that you meet the qualifications for office. It asks for party information if applicable, citizenship and residency details, date of birth, residence and mailing addresses, the name to appear on the ballot, and the candidate’s signature and date.

Who needs it

A person running as a write-in candidate for a Pinal County office uses this form to state their qualifications and provide candidate information.

How to submit it

The form does not provide a submission address or department. Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; the candidate signs and dates the declaration under penalty of perjury, and no separate notarized attachment is stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Write-In Candidate Nomination Paper Declaration of Qualification PDF.
2
Complete Candidate Details
Fill in the office, election, party if applicable, citizenship and residency details, addresses, and name as it should appear on the ballot.
3
Review the Declaration
Read the declaration under penalty of perjury and complete the fields that apply to your candidacy.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Write-In Candidate Nomination Paper?: No. The candidate signs and dates the declaration under penalty of perjury; the form does not state that a separate attachment needs notarization.
How do I submit the Write-In Candidate Nomination Paper?: The form does not list a submission address or department. Submit it to the county department named on the form, and check the county website for current contact details.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for the office and election, party if applicable, citizenship and residency details, date of birth, residence and mailing addresses, ballot name, and candidate signature and date.
What does the candidate declare on this form?: The candidate declares that the information is true and correct, that they meet the stated qualifications for office, and, for a general election, that they are not disqualified under the cited provision.

Need something notarized?

This Write-In Candidate Nomination Paper Declaration of Qualification doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Pinal County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.