College Park, GA · Clayton County
Notice of Candidacy and Affidavit
This sworn notice identifies a candidate, the office sought, and election-related eligibility statements for a person filing to run for county or municipal office.
- 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
The Notice of Candidacy and Affidavit records a candidate’s personal and residency details, the office sought, and sworn statements about eligibility. The candidate also indicates ballot-name preferences and provides information about party affiliation, nomination petitions, and qualifying fees where applicable. The form is addressed to the superintendent of elections and is used when a candidate files a notice for a county or municipal election; it includes an oath and notary section.
Who needs it
A person seeking county or municipal office who must file a Notice of Candidacy and Affidavit with the appropriate superintendent of elections needs this form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Notice of Candidacy and Affidavit from the City of College Park document page.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter your candidate, residence, office, election, ballot-name, and applicable nomination or qualifying-fee information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification and the unsigned form ready.
- 4
Take The Oath On Video
Sign and swear to the statements during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Elections Office
File the notarized form with the appropriate county or municipal superintendent of elections.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from College Park. 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 Notice of Candidacy and Affidavit notarized?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and take the oath during the video appointment, and submit the completed form to the superintendent of elections.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me section, so the candidate must sign and take the oath before the notary completes the jurat.
- Can I use an online notary for this Georgia form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. § 44-2-21; confirm acceptance of this sworn form with the elections office before booking.
- Where do I file the completed notice?
- The form is addressed to the superintendent of elections for the county or municipality. Confirm the correct filing office and any submission instructions with the elections office; confirm with the city if unsure.
Other forms in College Park
Notice of Candidacy and Affidavit in other Clayton County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.