Minneiska, MN · Wabasha County
Affidavit of Candidacy
This affidavit records a candidate’s information, office sought, eligibility affirmations, and signature for filing with the Minneiska city clerk when seeking an elected city 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 for mayor, city council, and other elected city offices use this affidavit to provide candidate and contact information, identify the office sought, affirm eligibility, and sign. File it with the city clerk during the designated filing period, along with the required identification or proof of residence and filing fee. If you request private treatment of your residence address, complete the separate Address of Residence Form and provide campaign contact information as directed.
Who needs it
A person filing to run for mayor, city council, or another elected city office in Minneiska must complete and submit this affidavit to the city clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the candidate signs the affidavit before a notary public or other officer empowered to certify acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Candidacy and, if requesting private treatment of your residence address, the accompanying Address of Residence Form.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Enter your candidate and office information, affirm eligibility, and gather the identification or proof of residence and filing fee required for filing.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the online notary session when instructed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Deliver the completed, notarized affidavit and required materials to the Minneiska city clerk within the designated filing period.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Minneiska. 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 file this affidavit for a Minneiska city office?
- Complete the affidavit, provide the required identification or proof of residence and filing fee, and submit it to the Minneiska city clerk during the designated filing period.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says mailed or dropped-off affidavits must be notarized, and its signature section is subscribed and sworn before a notary public or other authorized officer.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Minnesota law authorizes remote online notarization by Minnesota notaries under Minn. Stat. §358.645. Ask the city clerk whether an online-notarized affidavit meets its filing requirements; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What if I want my residence address kept private?
- Check the private-data box, complete the separate Address of Residence Form, and provide a campaign contact email or mailing address on the affidavit.