Butte, MT · Silver Bow County
Declaration for Nomination and Oath of Candidacy
This form declares a candidate’s nomination and qualifications, and candidates file it with the appropriate election office for the federal, statewide, state district, legislative, or Butte-Silver Bow office sought.
- 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 collects the candidate’s contact details, office sought, and required eligibility declarations. Candidates for elected Butte-Silver Bow offices certify city-county residency, while county commissioner candidates also certify district residency. The candidate must sign the oath before a notary public or an officer of the Clerk and Recorder’s Office. Any applicable filing fee must be paid before the filing is valid, and the form identifies where to submit it based on the office.
Who needs it
A person seeking nomination for a federal, statewide, state district, legislative, or Butte-Silver Bow city-county office uses this form to declare candidacy and take the required oath.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a state and county jurat; the candidate signs and swears to the oath before a notary public or an authorized Clerk and Recorder’s Office officer.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Declaration for Nomination and Oath of Candidacy from the Butte-Silver Bow form source.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter the office sought, candidate and contact information, and applicable residency declarations. Check whether a filing fee applies.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the oath.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the oath during the video session, in the notary’s presence.
- 5
Submit the Form
File the completed form with the office specified for the position sought, and pay any applicable fee before filing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Butte. 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 complete the candidate oath remotely?
- Fill out the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign and swear to the oath during the session, and submit the notarized form to the appropriate filing office.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the candidate must sign in the presence of a notary public or an officer of the Clerk and Recorder’s Office. The notary section includes a state and county jurat.
- Can I use an online notary for this city-county form?
- Montana has authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations since 2019. Check that the filing office accepts a remotely notarized form; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Where do I file the completed declaration?
- The form directs candidates for Butte-Silver Bow city-county offices to the Clerk and Recorder/Election Office. It lists the Montana Secretary of State as the filing office for federal, statewide, state district, and legislative offices.