Portsmouth, IA · Shelby County
Affidavit of Candidacy
The City Affidavit of Candidacy records a candidate’s election, office, contact details, and affirmation for filing with the city when seeking 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
Candidates use this form to provide the name they want on the ballot, the office sought, election details, address, and other requested information. The candidate also affirms the information is correct and acknowledges qualifications and filing responsibilities described on the form. Portsmouth candidates complete it when submitting a candidacy for a city election; the form requires the candidate to sign in front of a notary.
Who needs it
A person seeking a city office in Portsmouth who is required to submit this Affidavit of Candidacy for the applicable election.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a signed-and-sworn-or-affirmed jurat; the candidate must sign before the notary, who completes the date, candidate name, and signature.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the City Affidavit of Candidacy from the City of Portsmouth.
- 2
Fill In Candidate Details
Enter your ballot name, office, election information, contact details, and other requested information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the candidate affirmation during the appointment so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit to the City of Portsmouth and confirm filing instructions if needed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Portsmouth. 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 my Portsmouth Affidavit of Candidacy notarized online?
- Complete the candidate information, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the form during your video appointment so the notary can complete its signed-and-sworn-or-affirmed section.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form states that the candidate’s signature must be made in the presence of a notary and includes a section for the notary to record the date and candidate’s name.
- Can this affidavit be notarized remotely?
- Iowa Code §9B.14A authorizes remote online notarization for Iowa notaries, and §9B.11 recognizes notarial acts by an authorized officer of another state. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm the city will accept your completed form.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- Submit the completed affidavit to the City of Portsmouth as part of your candidacy. The form does not provide filing instructions or a deadline; confirm with the city if unsure.
Affidavit of Candidacy in other Iowa cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.