Oxford Township, NJ · Warren County
Petition Endorsing Candidates for Municipal Office
This petition lets qualified voters endorse candidates for municipal office and is filed by a candidate or petition circulator with the municipal clerk before the stated primary-election deadline.
- 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 petition records voters’ endorsements of candidates for municipal office and asks the municipal clerk to place the candidates’ names on the official primary ballot. It includes an affidavit by the person circulating the petition, a candidate’s certificate of acceptance, an optional ballot designation request, and an oath of allegiance. The form says to file it with the municipal clerk no later than 4 p.m. on the 64th day before the primary election; check with the clerk about signature requirements.
Who needs it
Candidates seeking nomination for municipal office and the qualified voters endorsing them use this petition, which the circulator files with the municipal clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the municipal office candidate petition and review its instructions and filing deadline.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter candidate and voter information, and complete the acceptance, designation, or oath sections as applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the sworn affidavit and, if applicable, the candidate’s oath.
- 4
Sign on Video
The person taking the oath signs during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the completed petition with the municipal clerk by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oxford Township. 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 petition notarized?
- Complete the petition, then book a commissioned online notary. The circulator must sign the affidavit during the notarization; the candidate’s oath also has a jurat.
- Do I need to notarize the entire petition?
- The form’s jurat applies to the circulator’s sworn affidavit, and it also includes a jurat for the candidate’s oath of allegiance. Follow the municipal clerk’s instructions for completing each section.
- Can I sign this petition online with a notary?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarization and remote ink notarization. A commissioned online notary can notarize the oath remotely; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- When must I file the petition?
- The form says to file with the municipal clerk no later than 4 p.m. on the 64th day preceding the primary election. It also directs candidates to ask the clerk about signature requirements.