North Branch, MN · Chisago County
Affidavit of Candidacy
This two-page affidavit is for candidates seeking elected office who must provide candidate information, affirm their qualifications, and file with the appropriate city or other filing officer.
- 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 for elected city offices in North Branch file this affidavit with the city clerk during the designated filing period. It records the candidate’s name, office sought, contact details, and sworn affirmations; candidates must also provide identification or other authorized proof of residence matching the address on the affidavit. Candidates who request private treatment of their residence address must complete the included Address of Residence Form and provide campaign contact information.
Who needs it
Candidates seeking Mayor, Council Member, or another elected North Branch city office must complete and file this affidavit with the city clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat: the candidate signs and swears or affirms the affidavit before a notary public or other authorized officer.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Affidavit of Candidacy and review the filing instructions and address privacy section.
- 2
Complete The Affidavit
Enter your candidate and office information, complete the affirmations, and attach any required identification or address form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear or affirm the affidavit during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Filing Officer
File the completed affidavit, required documentation, and filing fee with the appropriate filing officer within the filing period.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Branch. 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 Affidavit of Candidacy notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear or affirm the affidavit during the video session, and follow the city clerk’s filing instructions.
- Do I need to provide identification with this affidavit?
- Yes. The form says candidates must provide identification or other authorized documentation that matches the residence address on the affidavit or separate address form.
- Can I keep my residence address private?
- The form allows candidates who meet its stated conditions to request private treatment of their residence address. They must complete the Address of Residence Form and provide a campaign contact email or mailing address.
- Can I use an online notary for this Minnesota form?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Minn. Stat. §358.645. Check with the filing officer about submission details; confirm with the city if unsure.
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Affidavit of Candidacy in other Minnesota cities
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