Kaneville, IL · Kane County
Statement of Candidacy (Nonpartisan)
This nonpartisan Statement of Candidacy is completed by a candidate seeking nomination or election to a municipal or special-district office and attached to the candidate’s petition.
- 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 form identifies the candidate, office sought, residence, voter qualification, election date, and Statement of Economic Interests filing status. It includes a sworn statement asking that the candidate’s name be printed on the official ballot. The form says to attach it to the petition; candidates use it when seeking nomination or election to the stated office.
Who needs it
A candidate seeking nomination or election to a nonpartisan city, village, or special-district office completes and attaches this statement to the petition.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a state jurat, and the candidate signs and swears or affirms the statement before the notary, who signs the jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the nonpartisan Statement of Candidacy form.
- 2
Fill In Candidate Details
Complete the candidate, office, residence, election, and other applicable information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm the statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit With Your Petition
Attach the notarized statement to your petition and follow the filing instructions for the office sought.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kaneville. 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 complete and notarize this statement?
- Fill in the candidate and office details, then sign and swear or affirm the statement before a commissioned online notary. Attach the notarized form to your petition.
- Do I need to sign the statement in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the candidate signed and swore or affirmed the statement before a notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312), and recognizes acts by officers authorized where performed under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30). Confirm the receiving office accepts your notarized form.
- Where do I submit the notarized statement?
- The form says to attach the Statement of Candidacy to the petition. For filing instructions or deadlines, confirm with the city or village if unsure.