Babbitt, MN · St. Louis County
Affidavit of Candidacy
This affidavit lets a candidate affirm their identity and qualifications for office and is filed by people seeking an elected office with the appropriate filing authority.
- 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 form records a candidate’s name, contact information, office sought, and affirmations about eligibility and qualifications. Candidates complete it when filing to run for office; the form also provides space for the candidate to sign before a notary or other authorized officer. It includes an optional request to classify a residence address as private data, which requires a separate form listing the address.
Who needs it
A person filing to run for an office covered by the form completes it and submits it to the appropriate filing authority.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the candidate signs the affidavit before a notary public or other officer empowered to certify acknowledgments.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Affidavit of Candidacy from the provided source.
- 2
Fill In Your Information
Enter your candidate, office, contact, and qualification information. Leave the signature blank until your notary appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Filing Authority
Follow the appropriate filing authority’s instructions to submit the notarized form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Babbitt. 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 online?
- Complete the form without signing it, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video appointment when instructed, and follow the filing authority’s submission directions.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat, so the candidate signs before a notary public or another officer empowered to certify acknowledgments.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries, and Minnesota recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state. Confirm with the city if unsure whether your filing can be completed online.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- Submit the completed affidavit to the appropriate filing authority for the office you are seeking. Check with the city about local filing details and deadlines.
Affidavit of Candidacy in other St. Louis County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.