Do I need a notary for the Declaration of Intention to Accept Campaign Contributions?

No. The form includes a candidate signature and date line but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.

What information does the declaration ask for?

It asks for candidate contact details, the county or city, the office sought or held, and the next election year. Candidates with a campaign committee also provide chairperson and treasurer information.

Does this form register a campaign committee?

No. The form says its campaign committee sections do not register a committee and directs filers to use Form RC for committee registration.

Riverdale, GA · Clayton County

No notary required

Declaration of Intention to Accept Campaign Contributions

Candidates use this form to declare their intention to accept campaign contributions and file it with their county or municipal local filing officer.

What this form is

This form records a candidate’s intention to accept campaign contributions at the county or municipal level. It asks for the candidate’s contact information, office sought or held, and next election year; candidates with a campaign committee also complete committee chairperson and treasurer details. The form states that completing those sections does not register a campaign committee.

Who needs it

A county or municipal candidate who intends to accept campaign contributions should complete and file this declaration with the local filing officer.

How to submit it

File this form directly with the local filing officer in the county and/or municipality.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Declaration of Intention to Accept Campaign Contributions PDF.
2
Complete the Candidate Details
Enter the date, candidate name and contact information, county or city, office sought or held, and next election year.
3
Complete Committee Sections If Applicable
If you have a campaign committee, provide the chairperson and treasurer information. These sections do not register the committee.
4
Sign and Date the Form
Certify that the statement is complete, true, and accurate by signing and dating the form.
5
File with the Local Officer
File the completed form directly with the local filing officer in the county and/or municipality.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Declaration of Intention to Accept Campaign Contributions?: No. The form includes a candidate signature and date line but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the campaign contribution declaration?: File the completed form directly with the local filing officer in the county and/or municipality, as directed on the form.
What information does the declaration ask for?: It asks for candidate contact details, the county or city, the office sought or held, and the next election year. Candidates with a campaign committee also provide chairperson and treasurer information.
Does this form register a campaign committee?: No. The form says its campaign committee sections do not register a committee and directs filers to use Form RC for committee registration.

Need something notarized?

This Declaration of Intention to Accept Campaign Contributions doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Riverdale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.