Hampton, MN · Dakota County
Affidavit of Candidacy
This affidavit records a candidate’s name, office sought, contact details, and sworn statements about eligibility for filing for a Minnesota state or local 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 information for the ballot and affirm their name and eligibility for the office they seek. The form lists additional qualifications for particular offices, including age, residency, and professional licensing requirements. It also provides a place to request private classification of a residence address and requires a separate form listing that address. The completed affidavit is for filing in connection with a candidacy.
Who needs it
A person filing as a candidate for a Minnesota state or local office uses this form to provide candidate information and affirm applicable eligibility requirements.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the candidate signs the affidavit before a notary public or other officer empowered to take and certify acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Form
Get the Affidavit of Candidacy from the City of Hampton’s form page.
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Fill In Candidate Details
Enter your name, office sought, contact information, and applicable eligibility statements. Leave the signature for the notary appointment.
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Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
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Submit To The City
Follow the City of Hampton’s filing instructions and submit the notarized affidavit to the appropriate filing office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hampton. 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 the Affidavit of Candidacy notarized?
- Complete the form, then book an online notary appointment. Sign during the video session when instructed, so the notary can complete the form’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” section, so the candidate must sign before a notary public or another officer authorized by the form.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under the Remote Online Notarization Act, Minn. Stat. §358.645. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information does the affidavit ask candidates to provide?
- It requests candidate and office details, contact information, and sworn eligibility statements. It also includes an option to classify a residence address as private and a place to report filing and payment information.
Affidavit of Candidacy in other Minnesota cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.