Mountain Iron, MN · St. Louis County
Affidavit of Candidacy
This affidavit lets a candidate declare eligibility and file for mayor or city council, and is submitted to the city clerk during the designated filing period.
- 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 mayor, city council, and other elected city offices file this affidavit with the city clerk during the designated filing period. It records the candidate’s name, office sought, contact details, eligibility affirmations, and signature. Candidates requesting that their residence address be private must also complete the included Address of Residence Form and provide a campaign contact email or mailing address. The filing must include matching identification or authorized proof of residence.
Who needs it
Anyone filing as a candidate for mayor, city council, or another elected city office must complete this affidavit and submit it to the city clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the candidate signs and swears or affirms the statements before a notary public or other authorized officer.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Candidacy and the included Address of Residence Form if you are requesting private classification of your residence address.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter your candidate information and office sought, complete the affirmations, and prepare matching identification or authorized proof of residence.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization appointment and have your identification ready for the session.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear or affirm the affidavit during the video session before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized affidavit, required identification or proof of residence, and filing fee to the city clerk within the filing period.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mountain Iron. 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 appointment and sign during the video session before a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized affidavit and required supporting materials to the city clerk.
- Do I need to notarize the Affidavit of Candidacy?
- Yes. The filing instructions state that mailed or hand-delivered affidavits must be notarized. The candidate must also provide matching identification or authorized proof of residence and any required filing fee.
- Can I keep my residence address private?
- The form allows candidates to request private classification by checking both boxes and completing the Address of Residence Form. A campaign contact email or mailing address must also be provided; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under the Remote Online Notarization Act, Minn. Stat. §358.645. Check with the city clerk about submitting a remotely notarized affidavit.
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.