Española, NM · Rio Arriba County
Affidavit of Withdrawal of Candidacy
This one-page affidavit lets a candidate withdraw from the 2026 Municipal Officer Election and revoke a previously filed Declaration of Candidacy; the candidate files it with the proper filing officer.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Española · Española, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- espanolanmusa.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 affidavit states that a candidate withdraws from the Municipal Officer Election scheduled for March 3, 2026, and permanently revokes the candidate’s previously filed Declaration of Candidacy. A candidate completes and signs it to submit the withdrawal to the proper filing officer; the form also includes a receipt section for the Municipal Clerk’s office.
Who needs it
A candidate for municipal office who wants to withdraw from the March 3, 2026 Municipal Officer Election and revoke a filed Declaration of Candidacy needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a signed-and-sworn (or affirmed) before-me block; the candidate signs and swears or affirms before a notarial officer.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Affidavit of Withdrawal of Candidacy for the 2026 Municipal Officer Election.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter your name, office sought, and the filing information requested on the affidavit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn or affirmed statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm before the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit the Affidavit
Submit the completed affidavit to the proper filing officer.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Española. 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 withdraw my candidacy using this form?
- Complete the affidavit with your name, office sought, and filing details, then sign and swear or affirm before a notarial officer. Submit it to the proper filing officer.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a block stating that it is signed and sworn to, or affirmed, before a notarial officer. Sign in the notary’s presence.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this affidavit?
- New Mexico law authorizes remote notarizations by its notarial officers under NMSA 1978 §14-14A-5, and §14-14A-10 recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized individuals of another state. Confirm acceptance with the filing officer if unsure.
- Where should I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form directs you to submit the affidavit to the proper filing officer and includes a receipt section for the Municipal Clerk’s office. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.