Camden, MI · Hillsdale County
Ordinance Adoption and Publication Affidavit
This document records the Village of Camden ordinance changing the clerk and treasurer offices to appointed positions, with a clerk’s certification and a notarized newspaper publication affidavit.
- 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 document contains the ordinance, its adoption and voting record, notice of adoption, and an affidavit stating that the notice was published in a newspaper. The ordinance changes the Village Clerk and Treasurer positions from elected offices to appointed offices and describes when it takes effect. The newspaper representative swears to the publication details before a notary, while the village clerk certifies the ordinance and meeting record.
Who needs it
Village officials and the newspaper representative use this document to record the ordinance’s adoption, publication notice, and sworn publication details.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Document
Download the ordinance document and review its adoption record, notice, and affidavit of publication.
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Sign On Video
The affiant swears to the publication details and signs during the online notary session.
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Submit To The Village
Follow the Village of Camden’s instructions for completing the ordinance record and submitting the document.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Camden. 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
- What does this document record?
- It includes the ordinance changing the Village Clerk and Treasurer positions to appointed offices, the adoption and voting record, adoption notice, and an affidavit of newspaper publication.
- Who signs the affidavit before a notary?
- The newspaper representative identified as the affiant swears to the publication details and signs before a notary. The village clerk separately certifies the ordinance and meeting record.
- How do I notarize the publication affidavit online?
- Prepare the document, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign the affidavit during the video session. Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization for its notaries, and MCL 55.285a addresses the effect of qualifying out-of-state notarial acts.
- Do I need to submit the ordinance to the Village of Camden?
- The document refers to recording the ordinance in the village’s ordinance book and publishing it in a newspaper. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure about submission or filing requirements.