Crane, MO · Stone County
Statement of Candidacy
This candidate declaration, included in Crane’s municipal code, is for people seeking an elective City office who file their candidacy with the City Clerk.
- 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 statement identifies the candidate’s residence, voter qualification, intended office, and election, and asks for the candidate’s name to appear on the ballot. Crane’s code says candidates for elective City office file a written declaration with the City Clerk and provides this form as a substantial example. The PDF is the City’s 237-page administrative code, not a standalone application, so locate the statement and confirm current filing instructions with the City Clerk.
Who needs it
A person seeking an elective City office in Crane may need to file a written candidacy declaration with the City Clerk using this statement as a guide.
Why it needs a notary
The statement contains a jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the candidate signs and swears to the declaration before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the City Code
Open Crane’s municipal code PDF and locate the Statement of Candidacy in Section 100.625.
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Complete the Statement
Enter your residence, office sought, election information, and other requested details. Leave the signature for the notary appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed statement ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification, take the oath, and sign the statement during the video session.
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Submit to the City
File the notarized declaration with the Crane City Clerk and confirm any current filing instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Crane. 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 Statement of Candidacy notarized?
- Find the statement in Crane’s municipal code, complete it without signing, and meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign and swear to it during the notarization.
- Do I need to sign the declaration before meeting the notary?
- No. The form says it is subscribed and sworn to before the notary. Complete the information first, then sign and swear to the statement during your appointment.
- Does Crane’s code require a sworn candidacy statement?
- The code provides a form stating that the candidate is first duly sworn and says a written declaration of candidacy must be filed with the City Clerk.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Missouri authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RSMo §486.1100 to §486.1205. Ask the City Clerk whether an online-notarized statement meets current filing requirements; confirm with the city or town if unsure.