Ellendale, DE · Sussex County
Candidate Filing Form
The Candidate Filing Form is for people filing to run for an office of the Town of Ellendale who must provide their candidate information and sign the form before a notary.
- 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
Candidates use this one-page form to provide their name, address, contact information, date of birth, and the town office they seek. The candidate affirms they meet the stated age requirement and have no disqualifying convictions, then signs the form before a notary. The form says candidate filing forms are considered public notice information under FOIA and includes spaces for the notary date and town receipt.
Who needs it
Anyone filing as a candidate for an office of the Town of Ellendale should complete this form and have the required signature notarized.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” block; the candidate signs their full legal name before the notary and the notary enters the date.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Candidate Filing Form from the Town of Ellendale.
- 2
Fill In Your Information
Enter your candidate, contact, and requested office information. Leave the signature blank until your notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification as requested and sign your full legal name during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed, notarized form to the Town of Ellendale.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ellendale. 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 Candidate Filing Form notarized online?
- Complete the form without signing it, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session when instructed. Then submit the notarized form to the Town of Ellendale.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be notarized and includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” block. Sign your full legal name before the notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Delaware authorizes its commissioned notaries to perform remote notarizations under 29 Del. C. §4320. Confirm the Town of Ellendale accepts a remotely notarized form before submitting it.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The form identifies the Town of Ellendale and provides its mailing address. Confirm with the city, county, or Recorder of Deeds office if unsure.