Do I need a notary for the Electronic Message Center Message Application?

No. The application has a signature and date line, but does not require notarization or identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

Who can request an Electronic Message Center message?

Local government agencies and Ripon nonprofit organizations on the city’s Master List may apply. Religious organizations may promote annual community-wide events, not worship services or weekly events.

What format must the message image use?

The application specifies Word or Publisher format, RGB color, and dimensions of 288 by 144. It recommends a concise message with no more than 75 characters over four or five lines.

Ripon, CA · San Joaquin County

No notary required

Electronic Message Center Message Application

Eligible local government agencies and Ripon nonprofit organizations use this application to request an event message on the city’s Electronic Message Center.

What this form is

Eligible local government agencies and Ripon nonprofit organizations use this application to request an event message on the city’s Electronic Message Center. The form asks for contact and organization details, nonprofit-list status, event dates, and requested display dates; applicants also provide a message image in the specified format. Submit at least 30 days before the requested display start date. Religious organizations may promote annual community-wide events, but not worship services or weekly events.

Who needs it

Local government agencies and Ripon nonprofit organizations requesting an eligible event message on the city’s Electronic Message Center need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application and requested display information to the City Clerk at least 30 days before the requested start date, and email the message image to [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Electronic Message Center Message Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide contact and organization details, nonprofit-list status, event information, and requested message display dates; sign and date the application.
3
Prepare The Message Image
Create the message in Word or Publisher format, RGB, at 288 by 144, and email the image to [email protected].
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and requested display information to the City Clerk at least 30 days before the requested display start date.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Electronic Message Center Message Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line, but does not require notarization or identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
Who can request an Electronic Message Center message?: Local government agencies and Ripon nonprofit organizations on the city’s Master List may apply. Religious organizations may promote annual community-wide events, not worship services or weekly events.
How do I submit the Electronic Message Center Message Application?: Submit the application and requested display information to the City Clerk at least 30 days before the requested start date. Email the message image to [email protected].
What format must the message image use?: The application specifies Word or Publisher format, RGB color, and dimensions of 288 by 144. It recommends a concise message with no more than 75 characters over four or five lines.

Need something notarized?

This Electronic Message Center Message Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ripon form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.