How do I submit the Form 470 for a city office?

For city elections, the document says to file the original and one copy with the city clerk.

Do I need a notary for Form 470?

No. The form is signed without a notary and includes a penalty-of-perjury declaration that the signer signs and dates.

When is the Form 470 Supplement used?

If a candidate or officeholder files Form 470 for an election year and later reaches $2,000 in contributions or expenditures, the supplement provides written notice that must be sent within 48 hours.

South San Francisco, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Officeholder and Candidate Campaign Statement — Short Form and Form 470 Supplement

This campaign disclosure form is for eligible officeholders and candidates who anticipate receiving and spending less than $2,000 during the calendar year.

What this form is

Form 470 is for officeholders and candidates without a controlled committee who do not anticipate receiving or spending $2,000 or more during the calendar year. For city elections, elected city officeholders and candidates for city offices file the original and one copy with the city clerk. The supplement provides written notice when receipts or expenditures reach $2,000 or more after Form 470 is filed for an election year, and asks for candidate, office, and date information.

Who needs it

Officeholders and candidates for city offices may use Form 470 if they meet its eligibility conditions; those reaching the threshold later may need the supplement.

How to submit it

For city elections, file the original and one copy with the city clerk. The document says a Form 470 Supplement notice must be delivered by guaranteed overnight service, personal delivery, fax, or email to the listed filing officers and each candidate seeking the same office.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; Form 470 includes a penalty-of-perjury declaration, and the signer signs and dates the statement.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Form 470 and its supplement.
2
Complete the Statement
Enter the calendar year, candidate or officeholder details, office information, committee information if applicable, and the requested signature and date.
3
Gather Requested Information
Review the form and instructions for the information needed; no attachments are specified.
4
Submit to the City
For a city office, file the original and one copy with the city clerk.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses Form 470?: Officeholders and candidates without a controlled committee who do not anticipate receiving or spending $2,000 or more during the calendar year may use Form 470.
How do I submit the Form 470 for a city office?: For city elections, the document says to file the original and one copy with the city clerk.
Do I need a notary for Form 470?: No. The form is signed without a notary and includes a penalty-of-perjury declaration that the signer signs and dates.
When is the Form 470 Supplement used?: If a candidate or officeholder files Form 470 for an election year and later reaches $2,000 in contributions or expenditures, the supplement provides written notice that must be sent within 48 hours.

Need something notarized?

This Officeholder and Candidate Campaign Statement — Short Form and Form 470 Supplement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another South San Francisco form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.