Hull, IA · Sioux County
Affidavit of Candidacy
This affidavit records a candidate’s information and affirmation for an election, and candidates seeking office in Hull complete it with their name, office, election details, and signature.
- 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 Affidavit of Candidacy identifies the candidate, office sought, election, and any district or ward, and includes the candidate’s sworn affirmation about eligibility and the information provided. The form is prescribed by the Iowa Secretary of State and includes fields for city or school elections. Candidates seeking office in Hull use it to provide their candidacy information and sign before a notary, then submit the completed form as required for the election.
Who needs it
A person seeking an office in an election that includes Hull city or school offices needs this form to provide candidacy details and affirm their qualifications.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a state-and-county jurat stating it was signed and sworn or affirmed before the notary; the candidate signs in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Candidacy and review the candidate, election, and notary sections.
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Fill In Your Details
Complete the applicable fields, including office sought, election type and date, and candidate affirmation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
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Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit as required for the election; confirm the filing method with the city if needed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hull. 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 the Hull Affidavit of Candidacy?
- Enter your candidate and election information, review the affirmation, and sign the form before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit as required for the election.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the candidate’s signature must be made in the presence of a notary and includes a jurat for the notary to complete.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this affidavit?
- Iowa authorizes remote online notarization by its commissioned notaries, and recognizes notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state. Confirm that the filing office will accept your notarized form.
- What should I enter for candidate affiliation?
- The form says to complete the affiliation field only for partisan offices or Chapter 44 city nominations. It limits the entry to five words and asks that it match how it should appear on the ballot.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- Submit it as required for the election. The form does not identify a specific receiving office or submission method, so 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.